Syracuse University
Part-Time Faculty: AAS 408 Masters of Black Music (Spring 2026)
Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York, United States
Part‑Time Faculty: AAS 408 Masters of Black 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 # 078623
Job Title: Part‑Time Faculty: AAS 408 Masters of Black Music (Spring 2026)
Location: Campus
Pay Range: $1,440 - $2,000 per credit hour
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: One candidate will be hired to teach one section: M001‑Tu/Th 3:30‑4:50 pm. Office hours required.
Job Type: Part‑time
Rank: PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code: UA
The Department of African American Studies in Syracuse University’s College of Arts & Sciences seeks a part‑time instructor for the 2026 spring semester to teach an upper‑level course, AAS 408: Masters of Black Music, which enables students to undertake in‑depth explorations of leading Black music artists. One section (M001) scheduled for Tu/Th 3:30‑4:50 pm.
Featured individuals and/or groups can represent genres ranging from Hip‑Hop/Rap to Jazz, Blues, Soul, Reggae, and/or music practices of artists from other parts of the diaspora or Africa. The course connects the aesthetics of Black sound to other forms of cultural production and addresses their social and political significance.
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.
Qualifications
Doctoral training in Black Studies and/or the Humanities.
Responsibilities
Teach one section of AAS 408: Masters of Black 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.
Work with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
Submit completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to the University regulations.
Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
Provide department sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
Complete all other course‑related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part‑time instructors.
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 reference list.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference List
Optional Documents
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.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you first find out about this position?
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
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Job # 078623
Job Title: Part‑Time Faculty: AAS 408 Masters of Black Music (Spring 2026)
Location: Campus
Pay Range: $1,440 - $2,000 per credit hour
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: One candidate will be hired to teach one section: M001‑Tu/Th 3:30‑4:50 pm. Office hours required.
Job Type: Part‑time
Rank: PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code: UA
The Department of African American Studies in Syracuse University’s College of Arts & Sciences seeks a part‑time instructor for the 2026 spring semester to teach an upper‑level course, AAS 408: Masters of Black Music, which enables students to undertake in‑depth explorations of leading Black music artists. One section (M001) scheduled for Tu/Th 3:30‑4:50 pm.
Featured individuals and/or groups can represent genres ranging from Hip‑Hop/Rap to Jazz, Blues, Soul, Reggae, and/or music practices of artists from other parts of the diaspora or Africa. The course connects the aesthetics of Black sound to other forms of cultural production and addresses their social and political significance.
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.
Qualifications
Doctoral training in Black Studies and/or the Humanities.
Responsibilities
Teach one section of AAS 408: Masters of Black 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.
Work with the academic unit to maintain student learning outcomes.
Submit completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to the University regulations.
Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
Provide department sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
Complete all other course‑related duties as outlined by your department’s policies for part‑time instructors.
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 reference list.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Reference List
Optional Documents
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.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you first find out about this position?
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)
#J-18808-Ljbffr