Syracuse University
Part-Time Faculty: AAS 206 Introduction: African American Music (Spring 2026)
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, United States
Part‑Time Faculty: AAS 206 Introduction: African American Music (Spring 2026)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Questions about the position should be sent by email to the Search Chair, James Haywood Rolling Jr at jrolling@syr.edu
Job #: 078614
Job Title: Part‑Time Faculty: AAS 206 Introduction: African American Music (Spring 2026)
Location: Campus (Syracuse University)
Pay Range: Salary offers will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the home department and discipline of the position. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months of salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: One section will be taught – M001‑Tu/Th 12:30 – 1:50 pm. Office hours are required.
Job Type: Part‑time
Rank: PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code: UA
Job Description The Department of African American Studies seeks a part‑time instructor for the 2026 spring semester to teach an introductory level course (AAS 206) on music among people of African descent in American communities. The course (3 credits) introduces students to the broad range of Black musical artistry, including Gospel, Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop/Rap, Blues, Reggae, and musical influences of immigrants from Africa and the diaspora. It addresses the social and political significance of Black music and the politics and technologies of Black aesthetics.
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 fund availability and enrollment.
Qualifications
Doctoral training in Black Studies and/or the Humanities.
Job Specific Qualifications: Not Applicable
Responsibilities
Teach one section (AAS 206) Introduction: African American Music.
Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
Prepare lectures, projects, or other student assignments; maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
Meet all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should make your best effort to reschedule the class or obtain a substitute.
Submit completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
Provide department‑sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
Physical Requirements: Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment: Not Applicable
Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of references.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference List
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you first find out about this position? (Select all that apply)
sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website)
Syracuse University HR Recruiter
Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor)
SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
Women’s Opportunity Center
Jubilee Homes
Syracuse Northeast Community Center
Interfaith Works
JobPlus
Syracuse.com
Chronicle of Higher Education
HigherEdJobs.com
HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
InsideHigherEd.com
Indeed.com
DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website)
LinkedIn Job Posting
Facebook
Job Fair
Search Firm
Referred by an SU Employee
Other
If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position. (Open‑ended question)
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 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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Job #: 078614
Job Title: Part‑Time Faculty: AAS 206 Introduction: African American Music (Spring 2026)
Location: Campus (Syracuse University)
Pay Range: Salary offers will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the home department and discipline of the position. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months of salary unless otherwise specified.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: One section will be taught – M001‑Tu/Th 12:30 – 1:50 pm. Office hours are required.
Job Type: Part‑time
Rank: PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code: UA
Job Description The Department of African American Studies seeks a part‑time instructor for the 2026 spring semester to teach an introductory level course (AAS 206) on music among people of African descent in American communities. The course (3 credits) introduces students to the broad range of Black musical artistry, including Gospel, Jazz, Soul, Hip Hop/Rap, Blues, Reggae, and musical influences of immigrants from Africa and the diaspora. It addresses the social and political significance of Black music and the politics and technologies of Black aesthetics.
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 fund availability and enrollment.
Qualifications
Doctoral training in Black Studies and/or the Humanities.
Job Specific Qualifications: Not Applicable
Responsibilities
Teach one section (AAS 206) Introduction: African American Music.
Develop and/or update a class syllabus.
Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
Prepare lectures, projects, or other student assignments; maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
Meet all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should make your best effort to reschedule the class or obtain a substitute.
Submit completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
Provide department‑sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
Physical Requirements: Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment: Not Applicable
Application Instructions In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of references.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference List
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you first find out about this position? (Select all that apply)
sujobopps.com (Syracuse University Online Employment website)
Syracuse University HR Recruiter
Virtual Career Fair (via NYS Department of Labor)
SUNY EOC (Equal Opportunity Center)
Women’s Opportunity Center
Jubilee Homes
Syracuse Northeast Community Center
Interfaith Works
JobPlus
Syracuse.com
Chronicle of Higher Education
HigherEdJobs.com
HERC (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
InsideHigherEd.com
Indeed.com
DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education website)
LinkedIn Job Posting
Job Fair
Search Firm
Referred by an SU Employee
Other
If "other", please describe how you first found out about this position. (Open‑ended question)
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 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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