On-Campus Part-Time Writing Instructor: WRT 105/205

exp1-prod-web.syr; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 1,500 - 1,800; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University is seeking Part-time Faculty to teach WRT 105 or WRT 205 in Fall 2026 at the Syracuse campus. The position supports on-campus instruction with in-person presence and an 8.5 months’ salary context. Pay ranges per credit are provided, and a priority is given to applicants with prior SU teaching experience.

Multiple sections may be available, with teaching load ranging from 1 to 4 sections per semester depending on need and enrollment. Remote teaching is not available.

Qualifications

• Prior college teaching experience is required.
• Applicants with current or prior experience teaching in the SU department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition will have priority consideration.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all the designated class periods.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University Regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

Skills

Prior college teaching experience

Job description

Syracuse University is seeking Part-time Faculty to teach WRT 105 or WRT 205 in Fall 2026 at the Syracuse campus. The position supports on-campus instruction with in-person presence and an 8.5 months’ salary context. Pay ranges per credit are provided, and a priority is given to applicants with prior SU teaching experience.

Multiple sections may be available, with teaching load ranging from 1 to 4 sections per semester depending on need and enrollment. Remote teaching is not available.