Part-Time Faculty: Multimedia Storytelling Lab (Fall 2025)

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse University is seeking an individual to lead COM 117 Multimedia Storytelling Labs on Wednesdays 5:15pm-6:35pm and Wednesdays 6:45pm-8:05pm during Fall 2025. The two labs are taught in conjunction with a main teaching section of Multimedia Storytelling, which is led by a lead instructor (3 credits). Chosen candidate should be able to attend the main teaching section on Mondays/Wednesdays 2:15pm-3:35pm as well as the lab sections.

Course Description: This class is a foundation course required for all majors in the Newhouse School. Students work collaboratively in teams of three to produce a variety of short films that tell stories that persuade, document, and entertain predefined audiences. Basic story structure is taught as well as how to write and edit stories for video production. Students learn digital photography, videography, and editing for sound and picture.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree required. Familiar with story development and the production process for persuasive, non-fiction, and fiction storytelling. Able to evaluate student script writing and video editing for team projects. Have basic skills in digital photography, video, and audio. Familiar with the primary software package used by the students in the class: Adobe Premiere.

Responsibilities: Viewing the syllabus course content for each week in advance of lab sessions. Following guidance from lead instructor on topics related to course materials, student questions and progress, assignments, and exams. Ability to meet during all designated class periods. Leading lab instruction. Grade any assignments in a timely manner based on instructions/rubrics provided. Submit completed progress reports and grades to the instructor for use in final grading for the course.

Physical Requirements: Ability to personally instruct the class in the assigned classroom on the days it is designated to meet. Ability to hold office hours on campus. Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.

Tools/Equipment: Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.

Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a 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.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/110549.