Part-Time Faculty: AAS 231: African American Literature to 1900: An Introduction (Fall 2026)

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Part-Time Faculty: AAS 231: African American Literature to 1900: An Introduction (Fall 2026) Location: Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $1,483 - $2,000 per credit 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: One candidate will be hired to teach one section: M001 - Wednesday - 8:00 am to 9:20 am Also, instructor will be responsible for holding regular preparatory meetings with Graduate Teaching Assistants who lead Discussion Sections: 12:45-2:05 and 3:45-5:05 pm on Mondays Office Hours required Job Type: Part Time Rank: PTI/Adjunct Campus: Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code: UA Job Description: The Department of African American Studies at Syracuse University seeks a part-time instructor to teach âEURoeAfrican American Literature to 1900: An IntroductionâEUR? at the undergraduate level in the Fall 2026 semester with the start date of August 17, 2026. The course meeting day/time is scheduled for Wednesday, from 8:00 am to 9:20 am, with an in-person format on the SU Campus. AAS 231: African American Literature to 1900: An Introduction (3 credits) The course introduces African American literature extending from Africa to the Americas and spanning slavery, Reconstruction, and the era of Racial Uplift. It includes autobiography, fiction, and poetry by such authors as Wheatley, Douglass, Jacobs, Webb, Hopkins, Dunbar, Chesnutt, and Du Bois. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit-rate-history within the hiring department. All course offerings are subject to funding availability and enrollment. Qualifications: Masters degree required; Doctorate (or ABD) preferred. Doctoral training in Black Studies and Humanities preferred. Job Specific Qualifications: Responsibilities: Teaching one section of AAS 231: African American Literature to 1900: An Introduction. Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date. Preparing lectures, projects or other student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week. Holding regular preparatory meetings with Graduate Teaching Assistants who lead Discussion Sections: 12:45-2:05 and 3:45-5:05 pm on Mondays. Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class. Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with 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 or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class. Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes. Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations. Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner. Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations. Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by your department's policies for part-time instructors. 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. 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 University's 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. Application Deadline: Priority Consideration: To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113902 Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. 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