Part-Time Faculty: APH Intro to Analog Photography & Darkroom; Fall Job Syracuse New York USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Part-Time Faculty: APH 267: Intro to Analog Photography & Darkroom (Fall 2026)
Location: City of Syracuse

Part‑Time Faculty: APH 267:
Intro to Analog Photography & Darkroom (Fall 2026)

Job Title Part‑Time Faculty: APH 267:
Intro to Analog Photography & Darkroom (Fall 2026)

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in‑person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $1,483.20 - $1,751 per credit hour

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description

The Department of Film & Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part‑Time Instructor to teach APH 267 Introduction to Analog Photography and Darkroom, a 3 credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. There are four sections open.

In‑depth study of analog photographic techniques, such as analogue black and white film processing and printing. An understanding of the foundations of the history of art photography, and ability to present to and discuss with students is required.

About The College of Visual and Performing Arts

The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self‑discovery and risk‑taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu

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www.vpa.syr.edu .

Qualifications

Candidate must have a BFA degree, with a significant knowledge and study of photography, including studio photography and darkroom.
College‑level teaching experience and/or current program graduate student preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

Candidate must be a practicing artist with an understanding of the contemporary practice of art photography
Thorough knowledge of analogue photographic practice and printing, including photo chemistry.

Responsibilities

Candidate must be available to teach a studio course four hours every week during the semester, working from an existing syllabus, with amendments and modifications by the instructor.

In addition:

Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
Meeting all designated class periods.
If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute.
You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
Submitting completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
Building a positive rapport…