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Part-Time Faculty: DRA 222.2.5 Voice Verse II (Spring 2027)

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY Part Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2027
Job #
079043

Job Title
Part-Time Faculty: DRA 222.2.5 Voice Verse II (Spring 2027)

Location
Syracuse, NY

Campus
Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

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 2027
M002 TuTh 11:30AM-1:20PM | 914 E. GENESSEE STREET RM 101 | 01/12/2027 – 04/22/2027
M005 TuTh 9:00AM-10:50AM | 914 E. GENESSEE STREET RM 101 | 01/12/2027 – 04/22/2027

Office hours are required.

Job Type
Part-time

Rank
PTI/Adjunct

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 222 Voice/Verse II, a three credit hour course, during the Spring semester, 2027. Multiple sections are available.

The Department of Drama at Syracuse University seeks an experienced voice and speech teacher to teach DRA 222. The course continues the work of DRA 221. It also introduces dialect acquisition for production work and uses a range of materials to explore heightened poetic language. The instructor will help students build on their vocal technique and apply it to demanding texts and to the dialect needs of performance.

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 in Acting, Voice and Speech, Voice Studies, or a related field, and five plus years teaching in a collegiate setting.
  • Demonstrated experience teaching voice and speech at the university or conservatory level.
  • Experience working with heightened language and verse texts.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

Job Specific Qualifications
  • Certification or advanced training in a recognized voice methodology (e.g., Fitzmaurice Voicework, Linklater, Knight-Thompson Speechwork, Lessac, Roy Hart).
  • Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and to approaches that avoid stereotyping in dialect work.

Responsibilities
  • Introduce a clear, repeatable method of dialect acquisition (e.g., phonetic analysis, sound changes, music and rhythm of speech, primary source research) suited to production work.
  • Guide students through a diverse range of heightened and poetic texts, including verse drama, classical and contemporary poetry, and texts from varied cultural traditions.
  • Develop and maintain a syllabus, learning outcomes, and assessment methods consistent with departmental and University standards.
  • Give students regular individual feedback and assess their progress through performance work, written work, and other assignments.
  • Work with acting, movement, and production faculty so that course content supports the training sequence and the department’s productions.
  • Hold regular office hours and be available to students outside class as needed.
  • Submit grades and required course documents on time.


In addition:


  • 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.

EEO Statement
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.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
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 transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Gym Membership

Salary : $1,483 - $1,751

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