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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job #
078800
Job Title
Part-Time Faculty: MBU 683 Entertainment Industry Exploration (LA Fall 2026)
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Campus
Los Angeles, CA
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
$1,700 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
Class meets Tuesdays 6:00-9:00pm in LA
Office hours required
Job Type
Part-time
Rank
PTI/Adjunct
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
Description: The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications in Syracuse University is looking for an individual to teach MBU 683, Entertainment Industry Exploration during the Fall 2026 semester in our Los Angeles, CA location (3 credits).
Class meets on site at the Dick Clark Los Angeles Center on Tuesdays from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. The first class will begin on August 25, and the last class will be on December 8th. There will be no class on October 13 (Fall Break) and November 24 (Thanksgiving break).
Description: Students in this Music Business graduate capstone class will build a real-world business, and experience all of the learnings, pressures, challenges and validations that true entrepreneurial experiences provide. Students are expected to enter the class with concepts in mind for a business. They will spend two weeks building a basic market analysis and proposal and then begin the work to get to market and actually monetize. The course develops hands-on student experience in basic business concepts including opportunity recognition, marketing, professional communications, time management, networking, and other approaches critical to professional success. The right instructor will teach these horizontals but also be prepared to guide students in a role approximating that of an executive coach, challenging each student to move quickly to find paths to success, and to pivot when necessary. On one level, the class teaches students the steps involved with assessing and building on opportunity. But on another equally important level, it creates a relatively safe playing field where they learn how to move the needle for themselves and develop the confidence that comes from knowing you can.
Given the time constraints of a one-semester class, most of these businesses will be focused on content creation and monetization; management; artist marketing and other services; event creation; and other service-based businesses.
Qualifications

• Master's degree or bachelor's degree with relevant industry experience.

Job Specific Qualifications

• Experience managing or at least working closely with young professionals; will have a track record of leadership within a business segment and/or ownership of that segment and/or entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial success.
• Needs to demonstrate an ability to execute a syllabus for a 14-week course.
• Experience teaching on a university level is a plus but not necessarily required.

Responsibilities
It is understood that teaching assignments may include the following:

• Developing a syllabus.
• Ordering in advance books and materials for students in the class to purchase on or before the first day of classes.
• 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 instruct the class on the days and times 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/113412
Job Posting Date
06/15/2026
Application Deadline
07/19/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Priority Consideration
Job Category
Faculty
Message to Applicants