Part-Time Faculty: DRA 300.6 Tap (Spring 2027)

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Part-Time Faculty: DRA 300.6 Tap (Spring 2027) Location: Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $1,483.20 - $1,751 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 Semester 2026 Fr 12:00PM-1:20PM | Archbold Theater 143 | 01/15/2027 - 04/23/2027 Office hours are required. Job Type: Part Time Rank: PTI/Adjunct Campus: Syracuse, NY 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 DRA 300.6 Tap, a one credit hour course, during the Spring semester, 2027. The Department of Drama seeks an instructor to teach an advanced-level tap technique course tailored to musical theater performers. The successful candidate will bring strong technical command of classical ballet along with the artistry needed to guide students toward performance-ready stylistic execution. 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: BFA or equivalent professional experience in dance preferred with 5 plus years of experience in Tap. Teaching a the collegiate or equivalent level preferred. Job Specific Qualifications: Responsibilities: Design and deliver curriculum at an advanced technical level, including complex combinations, turns, and grand allegro Guide students in refining stylistic elements and performance quality appropriate to musical theater contexts Provide individualized technical correction and artistic coaching Assess student progress in technique, musicality, and performance presentation Collaborate with Drama faculty to ensure alignment with the broader dance curriculum sequence 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. Physical Requirements: N/A Tools/Equipment: N/A 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 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/114965 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. Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transfo

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