Part-Time Faculty: DRM 195.1 Theater Management II (Spring 2026)

Location: Syracuse, NY

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 2026 semester MoWe 12:30PM - 1:50PM | 914 E. GENESSEE STREET RM 101 | 01/12/2026 - 04/27/2026 Office hours required

Job Type: Part Time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Campus:

Unionized Position Code: UA

Job Description: The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRM 195 Theater Management II, a three-credit hour course, during the Spring 2026 semester. This course follows the production processes of Syracuse Stage/Department of Drama, with particular focus on two productions occurring during the semester. It includes conversations with key members of creative teams, live observation of components of the production process, and lecture/discussion.

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:

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Theater or Theater Management.
• 5+ years in a professional theatrical setting.
• A close working relationship with Syracuse Stage is required.

Job Specific Qualifications: Evidence of effective teaching experience is necessary.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

Physical Requirements: Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment: Not Applicable

Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and portfolio of student work.

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.