Part-Time Faculty ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics

exp1-prod-web.syr; City of Syracuse (NY); Sur place; USD 4 500 - 6 500; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Syracuse University is seeking a Part-Time Faculty member to teach ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics on campus for the fall 2026 semester. Start date is 8/17/2026 with the first class on 8/24/2026. The hiring rate will be determined based on per-credit history within the department. Internal applicants receive priority consideration.

The position is on-campus with a commitment to in-person instruction and payment determined by the department's per-credit rate history.

Qualifications

• MFA in Creative Writing.
• Experience teaching in higher education.

Responsabilités

• Develop and update a class syllabus.
• Order appropriate books and materials in advance of the start date.
• Prepare lectures, projects and other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Present instruction based on the class competencies and performance levels.
• Meet all designated class periods and reschedule if needed with notice to the chair.
• Work with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submit completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Complete all other course-related duties as outlined by the department.

Formation

MFA in Creative Writing

Description du poste

Part-Time Faculty ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics

Job Title Part-Time Faculty ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics

Location

Location Syracuse University Main Campus

Campus

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

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

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

As determined by department/chair

Job Type

Job Type Part-time

Rank

Rank PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code

UA

Job Description

Teach ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics for 3 credits in the fall 2026 semester in-person on the SU campus. Start date for this position is 8/17/2026, with first day of class being 8/24/2026. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit rate history within the hiring department. All course offerings are subject to funding availability and enrollment. Current internal applicants will receive priority consideration.

Qualifications

• MFA in Creative Writing

Job Specific Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparing lectures, projects of other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours of two hours per week.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the class.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet with 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 or their designated contact of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Working with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
• Submitting completed final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Completing all other course-related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part-time instructors.

Physical Requirements

NA

Tools/Equipment

NA

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.