Part-Time Faculty: DRA125 M001 Intro to Acting for Majors - Voice Verse (Fall 2026)

The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 125 Introduction to Acting I for Majors - Voice Verse, a three credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026.

Seeking a Part-Time Instructor to teach Introduction to Actors' Voice Work for first-year Acting and Musical Theatre majors. The course incorporates exercises in physical relaxation, breath support, phonation, resonance, range, articulation, and free vocal expression. Experience teaching voice at the conservatory or university level required. Certification in vocal pedagogy a plus, but not required.

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

• Experience teaching voice at the conservatory or university level required.
• Certification in vocal pedagogy a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach 90-minute sessions three times per week to six different First Year cohorts over the full semester.

Preparation of in-class exercises and activities, for both individual and group work.

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.