Part-Time Faculty: DRA 328 Makeup Practicum (Fall 2026)

Job Position(s): Part-Time Faculty: DRA 328 Makeup Practicum (Fall 2026)

Syracuse University is hiring a Part-Time Faculty instructor to teach DRA 328 Makeup Practicum in Syracuse, NY for the Fall 2026 semester. This role sits within the Department of Drama’s production curriculum, introducing students to the full range of stage makeup techniques including SFX and fantasy application used in theatrical and live performance contexts. It suits a working makeup professional or experienced educator with roots in theatrical production or film who can bring real-world craft into a university classroom.

About the Role

DRA 328 Practicum in Stage Makeup is a 2 credit hour course serving the full student body of the Department of Drama, part of the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. Students come in at varying skill levels, so the instructor shapes both foundational technique and more advanced stage makeup methods across a single semester. A typical class session moves between demonstration, hands-on application, and critique, with administrative duties including office hours, grading, and mid-semester progress reporting running alongside instruction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop or update the course syllabus for DRA 328 Makeup Practicum to reflect current stage makeup practices and course competencies.
• Prepare and deliver lectures, hands-on projects, and assignments covering makeup methods used in theatrical production, including SFX and fantasy makeup styles.
• Meet all scheduled class periods and coordinate coverage or rescheduling in cases of illness or emergency, notifying the department chair directly.
• Maintain regular office hours to support student progress and build working relationships with both students and departmental faculty.
• Submit mid-semester progress reports and final grades within university deadlines and in accordance with Syracuse University regulations.
• Administer and collect departmentally approved student course evaluation forms at the close of the semester.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in makeup artistry, theatrical design, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of combined experience in theatrical production, film production, or an academic setting.
• Demonstrated prior teaching experience at the college, conservatory, or professional training level.
• Hands-on working knowledge of SFX makeup and fantasy makeup techniques as applied to stage or screen.
• Familiarity with academic course administration including grading, syllabus development, and student assessment.

Why This Role

Syracuse University is a well-regarded research university with a dedicated Drama department that feeds students into professional theatrical production and film careers across the country. The College of Visual and Performing Arts has a long track record of training working professionals, and this course sits at the center of practical production training for drama students. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU, Local 200United.

Apply now for the Part-Time Faculty position teaching DRA 328 Makeup Practicum at Syracuse University and bring your production experience into the next generation of stage and screen professionals.