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Syracuse University lists this Part-Time Faculty: DRA 321.2 Advanced Voice/Verse - Accents & Dialects (Spring 2027) opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Part-Time Faculty: DRA 321.2 Advanced Voice/Verse - Accents & Dialects (Spring 2027)
Job Title Part-Time Faculty: DRA 321.2 Advanced Voice/Verse - Accents & Dialects (Spring 2027)
Location
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
Pay Range $1,483.20 - $1,751 per credit hour
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
Spring Semester 2027
MoWe 11:40AM-1:30PM | Archbold BLK BOX |01/11/2027 – 04/26/2027
Office hours are required.
Job Type
Job Type Part-time
Rank
Rank PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code UA
Job Description
The Department of Drama within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks a Part-Time Instructor to teach DRA 321: Advanced Voice Verse: Accents and Dialects, a three-credit hour course, during the Spring semester 2027.
The Department of Drama seeks an instructor to design and teach a course in Dialects, focusing on accent acquisition and the practical application of dialect work within acting. The successful candidate will bring both technical expertise in phonetics/accent training and a strong grounding in dramatic literature, curating course materials that reflect a diverse group of artists and traditions.
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 , .
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and five plus years’ experience teaching accents and dialects to drama students.
Job Specific QualificationsDemonstrated expertise in accent/dialect acquisition and instruction (e.g., training in IPA , Knight-Thompson Speechwork, or comparable methodology)
Professional or academic experience teaching dialects for actors
Strong knowledge of dramatic literature across diverse cultural and linguistic traditions
MFA or equivalent professional experience in acting, voice, or a related discipline preferred
Excellent communication and mentorship skills in a studio/classroom setting
ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver course curriculum covering accent acquisition techniques and dialect work as applied to acting
Select and incorporate dramatic materials representing a diverse range of artists and voices
Provide individualized coaching and feedback to student actors on dialect technique
Assess student progress in both technical accuracy and dramatic application of dialects
Collaborate with Drama faculty to ensure alignment with broader acting curriculum and program goals.
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
Physical Requirements
N/A
Tools/Equipment
N/A
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
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.
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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.
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