Lecturer in Media Sciences (Syracuse University)

Posting Details Job # 078914 Job Title Part-Time Faculty: APH 267: Intro to Analog Photography & Darkroom (Fall 2026) 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 Fall Semester 2026 M001: Mo 9:30AM-1:30PM \| Shaffer Art Building 036 \|08/24/2026 – 12/07/2026 M002: Tu 9:30AM-1:30PM \| Shaffer Art Building 036 \| 08/25/2026 – 12/08/2026 M004: Th 2:15PM-6:15PM \| Shaffer Art Building 036H \| 08/27/2026 – 12/03/2026 M005: Fr 9:30AM-1:30PM \| Shaffer Art Building 036H \| 08/28/2026 – 12/04/2026 Office hours are required. Job Type Part-time Rank PTI/Adjunct Unionized Position Code UA Job Description The Department of Film & Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part-Time Instructor to teach APH 267 Introduction to Analog Photography and Darkroom, a 3 credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. There are four sections open. In-depth study of analog photographic techniques, such as analogue black and white film processing and printing. An understanding of the foundations of the history of art photography, and ability to present to and discuss with students is required. 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 Candidate must have a BFA degree, with a significant knowledge and study of photography, including studio photography and darkroom. College-level teaching experience and/or current program graduate student preferred. Job Specific Qualifications Candidate must be a practicing artist with an understanding of the contemporary practice of art photography Thorough knowledge of analogue photographic practice and printing, including photo chemistry. Responsibilities Candidate must be available to teach a studio course four hours every week during the semester, working from an existing syllabus, with amendments and modifications by the instructor. In addition: Developing and/or updating a class syllabus. Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments. Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours. 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 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Interdisciplinoxy

Posting Details

Job #
078914

Job Title
Part-Time Faculty: APH 267: Intro to Analog Photography & Darkroom (Fall 2026)

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

Fall Semester 2026

M001: Mo 9:30AM-1:30PM | Shaffer Art Building 036 |08/24/2026 – 12/07/2026

M002: Tu 9:30AM-1:30PM | Shaffer Art Building 036 | 08/25/2026 – 12/08/2026

M004: Th 2:15PM-6:15PM | Shaffer Art Building 036H | 08/27/2026 – 12/03/2026

M005: Fr 9:30AM-1:30PM | Shaffer Art Building 036H | 08/28/2026 – 12/04/2026

Office hours are required.

Job Type
Part-time

Rank
PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code
UA

Job Description

The Department of Film & Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part-Time Instructor to teach APH 267 Introduction to Analog Photography and Darkroom, a 3 credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. There are four sections open.

In-depth study of analog photographic techniques, such as analogue black and white film processing and printing. An understanding of the foundations of the history of art photography, and ability to present to and discuss with students is required.

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

Candidate must have a BFA degree, with a significant knowledge and study of photography, including studio photography and darkroom.
College-level teaching experience and/or current program graduate student preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications

Candidate must be a practicing artist with an understanding of the contemporary practice of art photography
Thorough knowledge of analogue photographic practice and printing, including photo chemistry.

Responsibilities

Candidate must be available to teach a studio course four hours every week during the semester, working from an existing syllabus, with amendments and modifications by the instructor.

In addition:

Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
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

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