"Part-Time Faculty: ARI 243/600 M001, M002, M003/M002 Intro to Jewelry & Metals (Fall25/Spr26)"

Job Description

The School of Art within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach ARI 243 Intro to Jewelry & Metals, a three credit hour course, during the Fall and Spring semesters, 2025-26. There are four open sections of this course.

Fundamental techniques and visual design problems as introduction to working with metal, cutting, soldering, forging, finishing, and other surface treatments.

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 or www.vpa.syr.edu.

Qualifications

• MFA Jewelry, Sculpture, Studio Arts or equivalent, experience teaching at intro level.
• 3 years teaching experience.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Competency and experience working in jewelry/metalsmithing classroom/studio.
• Understanding of and have the ability to teach basic non-ferrous metallurgy as it pertains to the metal construction process.
• Understanding of the history as it pertains to jewelry.
• Understanding of concepts in contemporary jewelry and metalsmithing.
• Knowledge and ability to teach safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach studio sessions once/twice per week for the semester(s). Studio sessions must be taught in a logical manner building on experience of students.
• Teach a variety of approaches that enable students to meet the learning outcomes and promote further study in art, specifically jewelry and metalsmithing.
• 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.

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 Universitys 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.