Part-Time Dance Wellness Instructor (Spring 2027)

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 2,043,000 - 2,412,000; Part time

Job summary

Syracuse University seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 127 Core Intensives: Dance Wellness & Conditioning for the Performing Artist for Spring 2027. The course covers anatomy, injury prevention, conditioning, Pilates, mobility, recovery, nutrition, and sustainable training for dance students.

The role requires on-campus presence Fridays 9:00AM–11:50AM at Archbold Theater 245, with office hours, syllabus development, and timely grading. Prior dance-health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree plus 2+ years working with dancers or performing artists.
• Background in dance medicine, physical therapy, Pilates, strength and conditioning, kinesiology, athletic training, or performing-arts wellness.
• Ability to safely teach group conditioning and movement.

Responsibilities

• Teach 110-minute class one time a week to 3 different First-Year Musical Theater cohorts.
• Develop or update a class syllabus and prepare lectures or assignments.
• Maintain office hours and present instruction by course competencies.
• Meet all class periods and arrange substitutes if needed.
• Submit mid-semester progress reports and final grades per university rules.
• Grade student work and provide department-approved evaluations.

Skills

Dance medicine

Physical therapy

Pilates

Strength and conditioning

Kinesiology

Athletic training

Performing-arts wellness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years experience with dancers

Job description

Syracuse University seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 127 Core Intensives: Dance Wellness & Conditioning for the Performing Artist for Spring 2027. The course covers anatomy, injury prevention, conditioning, Pilates, mobility, recovery, nutrition, and sustainable training for dance students.

The role requires on-campus presence Fridays 9:00AM–11:50AM at Archbold Theater 245, with office hours, syllabus development, and timely grading. Prior dance-health experience is preferred.