Part-Time Faculty: COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling (Fall 2026)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job #
078925

Job Title
Part-Time Faculty: COM 117: Multimedia Storytelling (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 - $1,596.50 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 2026 Semester (August 24-December 15)
Class meets Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:50
Labs meet the first five weeks Tuesday 5:00-6:20 and Thursday 6:30-7:50.

Office hours required.

Job Type
Part-time

Rank
PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code
UA

Job Description

The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse University is seeking an individual to teach COM 117 Multimedia Storytelling Lecture and Lab during Fall 2026.

This open section will meet throughout the semester on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:50 (3 credits) and the associated labs will meet for the first five weeks on Tuesdays 5:00-6:20 and Thursday 6:30-7:50 (1 credit).

Course Description: This class is a foundation course required for all majors in the Newhouse School. Students work collaboratively in teams of three to produce a variety of short films that tell stories that persuade, document, and entertain predefined audiences. Basic story structure is taught as well as how to write and edit stories for video production. Students learn digital photography, videography, and editing for sound and picture.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Preference will be given to those with previous experience teaching a college level course.
Instructors for this class should have a working knowledge of story structure, script-writing, and production design.
Job Specific Qualifications

Instructors in this class should be familiar with story development and the production process for persuasive, non-fiction, and fiction storytelling as well as:

Able to evaluate student script writing and video editing for team projects.
Have basic skills in digital photography, video, and audio.
Be familiar with the primary software package used by the students in the class: Adobe Premiere.
Responsibilities

Developing a syllabus.
Ordering books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes in advance.
Preparing for classes.
Holding office hours each week to meet with students in the class and others.
Grading in a timely manner student assignments and examinations for the course; and turning in mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
Physical Requirements

Ability to personally instruct the class in the assigned classroom on the days it is designated to meet.
Ability to hold office hours on campus.
Ability to grade all assignments and examinations.
Tools/Equipment

Ability to operate standard classroom instructional technology, which may include computer, projector, document camera, etc.

Application Instructions

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

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Quick Link
https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/113914

Job Posting Date
07/29/2026

Application Deadline
08/06/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Priority Consideration

Job Category
Faculty

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