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Pay
$1,440 - $1,700 a week
Job type
Part-time
Encouraged to apply
Military encouraged
Location
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Job address
136 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
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Job #
078664
Job Title
Part-Time Faculty: DRA 451 M501 Theater Immersion and Analysis (Sp 2026)
Location
New York City, NY
Campus
New York, 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
$1,440 - $1,700 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 2026
Fr 10:00AM-11:30AM | Fisher Cntr 136 Madison Ave NY | 01/16/2026 – 04/24/2026
Office hours are required.
Job Type
Part-time
Rank
PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 451 Theater Immersion and Analysis, a three credit hour course as part of the Tepper Semester in New York, during the Spring semester, 2026. This course will meet on Fridays from 10:00am – 12:00pm, with Tuesday and Thursday evening theater watching.
Seeking an instructor to lead one section of the course that is designed to introduce students to New York Theater scene and teach them how to become aware of the distinctions between: opinion, review, critique and analysis. To develop critical thinking skills, to deepen our understanding of how productions are made.
Students will practice these skills by attending all assigned productions and participating in our weekly class. Class discussions will focus on identifying the intention of each production and discussing whether or not the intention was fulfilled. Discussions and exercises will help us understand artistic decision making Students will be encouraged to expand their artistic aesthetic. Students will be encouraged to be generous humans.
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
Advanced Degree in Theater, MFA preferred.
4+ years teaching experience, familiarity with New York and international theater scene.
Job Specific Qualifications
Ability to lead discussions and guide students through different modalities of analysis.
Ability to create respectful and open environment where opinions can be shared.
Responsibilities
Tech one section of the course and attend performances with students up to twice a week.
In addition:
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.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, ****** orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Here’s how the job details align with your profile.
Pay
$1,440 - $1,700 a week
Job type
Part-time
Encouraged to apply
Military encouraged
Location
Estimated commute
Add your address to estimate commute
Job address
136 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
Full job description
Job #
078664
Job Title
Part-Time Faculty: DRA 451 M501 Theater Immersion and Analysis (Sp 2026)
Location
New York City, NY
Campus
New York, 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
$1,440 - $1,700 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 2026
Fr 10:00AM-11:30AM | Fisher Cntr 136 Madison Ave NY | 01/16/2026 – 04/24/2026
Office hours are required.
Job Type
Part-time
Rank
PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 451 Theater Immersion and Analysis, a three credit hour course as part of the Tepper Semester in New York, during the Spring semester, 2026. This course will meet on Fridays from 10:00am – 12:00pm, with Tuesday and Thursday evening theater watching.
Seeking an instructor to lead one section of the course that is designed to introduce students to New York Theater scene and teach them how to become aware of the distinctions between: opinion, review, critique and analysis. To develop critical thinking skills, to deepen our understanding of how productions are made.
Students will practice these skills by attending all assigned productions and participating in our weekly class. Class discussions will focus on identifying the intention of each production and discussing whether or not the intention was fulfilled. Discussions and exercises will help us understand artistic decision making Students will be encouraged to expand their artistic aesthetic. Students will be encouraged to be generous humans.
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
Advanced Degree in Theater, MFA preferred.
4+ years teaching experience, familiarity with New York and international theater scene.
Job Specific Qualifications
Ability to lead discussions and guide students through different modalities of analysis.
Ability to create respectful and open environment where opinions can be shared.
Responsibilities
Tech one section of the course and attend performances with students up to twice a week.
In addition:
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.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, ****** orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
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