About this role
Syracuse University Part-time Instructor - BPS 211 Introduction to Professional Studies (Online) (Spring 27)
Job Description
College of Professional Studies is seeking a part-time faculty to instruct the following course:
BPS 211 Introduction to Professional Studies (Online)
Career and academic program planning. Survey of professional skills including meeting facilitation, project budgeting, public speaking, writing, and research skills. Introduces such professional competencies as ethics, diversity, teamwork, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Focus on goals and careers. Sophomore standing.
This position is anticipated to be filled on a fully remote basis. Not all geographical areas within the United States are eligible. Employment offers at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree (preferred).
- Significant experience in the field.
Job Specific Qualifications
Candidates must have significant teaching and/or professional experience in this field. Additional qualifications include:
- Online teaching experience
- Experience with instructional design preferred
- The ability to be self-directed with broadly-defined guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and efficiently with diverse people in a multidisciplinary environment
- Interest in learning to use new technological tools to engage students in a virtual classroom environment
Responsibilities
For each online section:
- Conduct live discussions weekly incorporating group work, case studies or other online pedagogy tools, incorporating material covered asynchronously, as well as student questions, items in the news that apply to course concepts, and other external sources or guests relevant to course content, etc.
- View asynchronous content and student work and inquiries in advance of weekly live sessions
- Grade assignments and exams quickly and provide relevant feedback to students;
- Maintain regularly scheduled virtual office hours
- Submit progress reports and final grades according to University regulations
- Participate in instructor meetings quarterly
Physical Requirements
Not applicable.
Tools/Equipment
Not applicable
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Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/114750
Job Posting Date
10/07/2026
Application Deadline
10/14/2026
Open Until Filled No
Priority Consideration
Job Category
Faculty
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