Part-Time Faculty ENG 300 Creative Writing Selected Topics

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Creative Writing, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Syracuse, NY
POSTED
3 days ago

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

Part-time Instructor duties will include the following:

  • 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

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

About the Company

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Syracuse University