Part-Time Faculty: DRA 115.1 Drama in Context I (Fall 2026)

The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 115 Drama in Context I, a three-credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026.

Part-time instructor needed to teach introductory course for Drama students. Course includes a survey of world drama in its earliest established forms (ancient, medieval, classical) and the impact of these periods on the contemporary dramatic landscape. Basic dramatic analysis principles will be developed using an inclusive range of introductory-level texts.

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.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 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

• Teaching twice per week for 80 minutes.

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.