Part Time Faculty: FIL 250.1 Topics in Film History & Culture: Horror, Culture & Violence (Fall 26)
Syracuse, NY
Updated: June 19
Part-Time Faculty: FIL 250.1 Topics in Film History & Culture: Horror, Culture & Violence (Fall 26)
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| Job # | 078814 |
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| Job Title | Part-Time Faculty: FIL 250.1 Topics in Film History & Culture: Horror, Culture & Violence (Fall 26) |
| 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 - $1,751 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 Semester 2026 Tu 6:30PM-9:30PM | Shaffer Art Building 121 | 08/25/2026 – 12/08/2026 Office hours are required. |
| Job Type | Part-time |
| Rank | PTI/Adjunct |
| Unionized Position Code | UA |
| Job Description | The Department of Film and Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part-Time Instructor to teach FIL 250 M001 Topics in Film History & Culture: Horror, Culture & Violence, a 3-credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. This is a “special topics” course in Film History & Culture. The course will cover roughly four overlapping topics in horror, including eco-horror (horror and the environment), “horror noire”, women and horror, and horror as social metaphor (arising more directly from politics, famine, war, other violent displacements, and a range of identity issues such as disability). 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 /> This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United. |
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| Responsibilities | The selected candidate will be responsible to prepare and teach one class a week. In addition:
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| Physical Requirements | Not Applicable |
| Tools/Equipment | Not Applicable |
| Application Instructions | In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae and cover letter. |
| 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. |
| Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans | 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. |
| Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community | Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect. |
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| Job Posting Date | 06/18/2026 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | No |
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| Job Category | Faculty |
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The Department of Film and Media Arts within the College of Visual and Performing Arts seeks Part-Time Instructor to teach FIL 250 M 001 Topics in Film History & Culture: Horror, Culture & Violence, a 3-credit hour course, during the Fall semester, 2026. This is a “special topics” course in Film History & Culture. The course will cover roughly four overlapping topics in horror, including eco-horror (horror and the environment), “horror noire”, women and horror, and horror as social metaphor (arising more directly from politics, famine, war, other violent displacements, and a range of identity issues such as disability). 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 This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200 United. Qualifications MFA in Film, Cinema Studies or related discipline. Applicants with an advanced degree or equivalent professional experience are equally encouraged to apply. Minimum 3 years of college-level teaching experience, with demonstrated ability to teach courses in cinematography, film aesthetics, or international/auteur cinema at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Job Specific Qualifications Expertise in the history and theory of film with emphasis in the subject area. Familiarity with global film practice. Responsibilities The selected candidate will be responsible to prepare and teach one class a week. In addition: 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 Not Applicable Tools/ Equipment Not Applicable
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