"Part-time Faculty: PPM 310 Project Organization and Leadership (Summer 2026)"

Part-time Faculty: PPM 310 Project Organization and Leadership (Summer 2026)

Location: Syracuse, NY - (online)

Pay Range: $6,000.00 per course

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: As determined by department/chair. Evenings required. Office hours required.

Job Type: Part Time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Job Description:

College of Professional Studies is seeking a Part-time Faculty to instruct the following course:

PPM 310 Project Organization and Leadership (online)

This course builds on PPM 301 Foundations of Project Management. In this class, students will explore how to affect project outcomes by analyzing project leadership styles and different team organization approaches and techniques. Students will evaluate their leadership style and, during in-class exercises and assignments, will practice skills to enhance team dynamics and project performance. Course begins 5/1/2026.

This position is anticipated to be filled on a fully remote basis. Not all geographical areas within the United States are eligible. Employment offers at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate's education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university's strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree preferred.
• Significant experience in the field.

Job Specific Qualifications:

Candidates must have significant teaching and/or professional experience in this field. Additional qualifications include:

• Online teaching experience.
• Experience with instructional design preferred.
• The ability to be self-directed with broadly defined guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and efficiently with diverse people in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest in learning to use new technological tools to engage students in a virtual classroom environment.

Responsibilities:

For each online section:

• Conduct live discussions weekly incorporating group work, case studies or other online pedagogy tools, incorporating material covered asynchronously, as well as student questions, items in the news that apply to course concepts, and other external sources or guests relevant to course content, etc.
• View asynchronous content and student work and inquiries in advance of weekly live sessions.
• Grade assignments and exams quickly and provide relevant feedback to students.
• Maintain regularly scheduled virtual office hours.
• Submit progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
• Participate in instructor meetings quarterly.

Physical Requirements: Not applicable

Tools/Equipment: Not applicable

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

Application Deadline: 01/14/2026

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 nearly 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 and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 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 www.syracuse.edu.