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Part-Time Faculty-Writing About Black Culture-Spring 2025

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Questions about the position should be sent by email to the Search Chair, James Haywood Rolling Jr at jrolling@syr.edu

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job # 078185
Job Title Part-Time Faculty-Writing About Black Culture-Spring 2025
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range $1,420 - $2,000 per credit
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
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 two sections of AAS 138: Writing About Black Culture for 3 credits at the undergraduate level in the Spring 2025 semester.

One candidate will be hired to teach two sections:
M001-Mon/Wed-5:15-6:305 pm and
M003-Mon/Wed-3:45-5:05 pm.

This course is designed to teach expository writing based on cogent analysis of African American literature, art, music, and historical ideas. In this process, students will be focusing on acquiring information, improving writing skills and sharpening critical thinking ability.
Qualifications
Masters degree required; Doctorate (or ABD) preferred.
Also, doctoral training in Black Studies and Humanities preferred.
Job Specific Qualifications
None
Responsibilities
* Teach two sections of AAS 138: Writing About Black Culture.
* Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
* Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
* Prepare lectures, projects or other student assignments.
* Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
* Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
* Meet all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness for emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or obtain a substitute.
* Work with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
* Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to the University regulations.
* Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
* Provide department sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
* Complete 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 nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.


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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.
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Job Posting Date 12/17/2024
Application Deadline 12/31/2024
Open Until Filled No
Priority Consideration
Job Category Faculty
Message to Applicants
Questions about the position should be sent by email to the Search Chair, James Haywood Rolling Jr at jrolling@syr.edu

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Reference List
Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you first find out about this position?
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    (Open Ended Question)