Part-Time Faculty: DRM 300 Selected Topics: Dramaturgy (Fall 2026

Part-Time Faculty: DRM 300 Selected Topics:
Dramaturgy (Fall 2026)

Job Title:

Part-Time Faculty: DRM 300 Selected Topics:
Dramaturgy (Fall 2026)

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Campus:
Remote

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: $1,483.20 - $1,751 per credit hour

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

Fall Semester 2026 ONLINE ASYNCHRONOUS | 08/24/2026 – 12/08/2026 Office hours are required.

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description:

The School of Art within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRM
300 Selected Topics:
Dramaturgy, a two credit hour, online asynchronous course, during the Fall semester, 2026. The Department of Drama seeks an instructor for dramaturgy. The instructor will mentor students assigned as dramaturgs for the department and Syracuse Stage productions.

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 .edu,

www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Drama or equivalent professional experience in dramaturgy.

Job Specific

Qualifications:

Five plus years experience working in theater in either a professional or academic setting. Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities:
Developing a class syllabus. Preparation of lectures or assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. Presenting instruction based on the competencies of the course. Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner. Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

Application Instructions:
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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