Professor of Practice-DRAMA, Musical Theater Dance

Professor of Practice – DRAMA, Musical Theater Dance

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $65,000 – $71,000

Pay Determination: 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‑month salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: Full Time

Job Type: Full Time

Rank: Professor of Practice

Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description: The Department of Drama, within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, seeks to hire a Professor of Practice of Musical Theater Dance. The candidate will teach a variety of levels and styles of dance applicable to contemporary musical theater performance. The department is particularly interested in hiring and developing new faculty who have the communication abilities and cross‑cultural competencies to maximize effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

This three‑year position begins Fall 2026.

• Bachelor's degree plus additional preparation, as demonstrated by either significant professional experience and/or a relevant advanced degree, is required.

• Demonstrated teaching excellence in a pre‑professional, professional, or university environment is required.
• Demonstrated professional experience, teaching, and creative activity.
• Demonstrated significant experience in the field and a reputation that will enable them to serve as an effective conduit between the department, its students, and the profession.

• Teach a variety of levels and styles of dance applicable to contemporary musical theater performance as assigned by the Chair and based on expertise.
• Engage in continued professional creative work as schedule permits.
• Serve as a professional mentor to department students and a creative advisor to departmental productions.
• Serve on committees in the Department, College, and University, including program development, community outreach, student advising, mentoring of student organizations, and participation in accreditation and assessment activities.

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• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Names and contact information of four references

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Union representation:
This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200

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Priority Consideration: 06/15/2026