Part-Time Faculty: ENG 304 & 401

Part-Time Faculty: ENG 304 & 401 (Spring 2026)

Job Title Part-Time Faculty: ENG 304 & 401 (Spring 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 $1,400 - $1,800 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

As determined by department/chair. Office hours required.

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description

Teach one course each of ENG 304 Writing Poetry 3 credits and ENG 401 Advanced Writing Workshop Poetry for 3 credit hours in the Spring 2026 semester in-person on the SU campus. Start date for this position is 1/05/2026, with first day of class being 1/12/2026. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department.

Creative and critical engagement with the practices of reading and writing poetry. Emphasis on both analytical and creative work.

Extensive practice in writing poetry.

All course offerings are subject to funding availability and enrollment. Current internal applicants will receive priority consideration.

Qualifications

Not Applicable

Job Specific Qualifications

• MFA in Creative Writing.

Part-time Instructor duties will include the following:

• Develop and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparing lectures, projects of other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with 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 or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part-time instructors.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

About Syracuse University

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