Part-Time Faculty: DRA 100.1.2.3 Foundations of Performance (Spring 2027)

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty: DRA 100.1.2.3 Foundations of Performance (Spring 2027)

Location: Syracuse, NY

Campus: Syracuse, NY

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

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 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours Spring Semester 2027 M001 – TBA M002 – Tu 6:00PM-8:30PM | Archbold Theater 245 |01/12/2027 – 04/20/2027 M003 – Mo 6:00PM-8:30PM | Archbold Theater 245 | 01/11/2027 – 04/26/2027

Office hours are required.

Job Type Part-time

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 100 Foundations of Performance for Non-Majors, a three-credit hour course, during the Spring semester, 2027. There are multiple sections available.

This course introduces students to the Actor’s Instrument and imagination and applies that foundational awareness to at least two different acting techniques for stage and screen. It will explore the actor’s role in collaboration for stage and film and end with an introduction to scene study.

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, www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 plus years teaching acting at the college level.
• Advanced or terminal degree (or equivalent professional experience) desirable.
• Job Specific Qualifications
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness.
• Expertise in a diverse range of voices in contemporary and historical theater.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus with the Program Coordinator to ensure educational outcomes meet learning objectives.

• 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.

• Physical Requirements

• N/A

• Tools/Equipment

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