About this role
Syracuse University Job Posting
The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-time Instructor to teach DRA 222 Voice/Verse II, a three credit hour course, during the Spring semester, 2027. Multiple sections are available.
The Department of Drama at Syracuse University seeks an experienced voice and speech teacher to teach DRA 222. The course continues the work of DRA 221. It also introduces dialect acquisition for production work and uses a range of materials to explore heightened poetic language. The instructor will help students build on their vocal technique and apply it to demanding texts and to the dialect needs of performance.
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
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BFA in Acting, Voice and Speech, Voice Studies, or a related field, and five plus years teaching in a collegiate setting.
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Demonstrated experience teaching voice and speech at the university or conservatory level.
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Experience working with heightened language and verse texts.
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Strong communication and organizational skills.
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Job Specific Qualifications
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Certification or advanced training in a recognized voice methodology (e.g., Fitzmaurice Voicework, Linklater, Knight-Thompson Speechwork, Lessac, Roy Hart).
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Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and to approaches that avoid stereotyping in dialect work.
Responsibilities
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- Introduce a clear, repeatable method of dialect acquisition (e.g., phonetic analysis, sound changes, music and rhythm of speech, primary source research) suited to production work.
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- Guide students through a diverse range of heightened and poetic texts, including verse drama, classical and contemporary poetry, and texts from varied cultural traditions.
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- Develop and maintain a syllabus, learning outcomes, and assessment methods consistent with departmental and University standards.
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- Give students regular individual feedback and assess their progress through performance work, written work, and other assignments.
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- Work with acting, movement, and production faculty so that course content supports the training sequence and the department’s productions.
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- Hold regular office hours and be available to students outside class as needed.
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- Submit grades and required course documents on time.
In addition:
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Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
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Meeting all designated class periods.
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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.
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You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
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-Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
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-Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
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-Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
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-Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.
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Physical Requirements
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Tools/Equipment
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