Part-Time Faculty: DRA Musical Theater Audition; Fall
City of Syracuse, Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, 13201, USA
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Education / Teaching
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Creative Arts/Media
Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor
Part-Time Faculty: DRA 462.3 Musical Theater Audition (Fall 2026)
Job Title Part-Time Faculty: DRA 462.3 Musical Theater Audition (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
Fall Semester 2026
MoWe 2:00PM-3:50PM | Archbold Theater 253 | 08/24/2026 – 12/07/2026
Office hours are required.
Job Type
Job Type Part-time
Rank
Rank PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code UA
Job Description
The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 462 Auditioning for Musical Theater, a three-credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026.
Part-time instructor needed for exploring and preparing repertoire across a wide array of styles and genres for live and recorded auditions, building techniques for a professional career in Musical Theater. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness and identification of strengths and assets.
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 .
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU , Local 200
United.
- Advanced or terminal degree (or equivalent professional experience) desirable.
- Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
- Expertise in a diverse range of voices in contemporary and historical theatre.
- Teaching class twice per week for 110 minutes.
- 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 with students and other faculty.
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Tools/EquipmentNot Applicable
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