Job Title
Professor of Practice - Center for the Creator Economy
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
$85,000 - $95,000
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.
Hours
As determined by department chair and associate dean.
Rank
Professor of Practice
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Whitman School of Management and Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University invite applications for a full-time Professor of Practice position beginning as early as Fall 2026, with joint affiliation in both schools. This is a non-tenure-track position that is renewable, with an initial term of three years. This is a unique opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team in support of the Center for the Creator Economy (CCE). The CCE is the first center of its kind in higher education, advancing research, partnerships, programs, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in the rapidly expanding creator economy.
The Professor of Practice will mentor and support student learning, draw upon their industry connectivity to enrich the learning experience, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to the CCE, including but not limited to content creation, digital strategy, social media, influencer marketing, campaigns, or creator entrepreneurship. As the CCE is the first higher-education center of its kind, and this is its first faculty hire, the role offers a rare opportunity to shape an emerging academic field and help define what creator-economy education and research look like at a national level. The successful candidate will also serve as Deputy Director of the Center for the Creator Economy, helping to advance its academic vision, curriculum, programming, partnerships, and continued growth in collaboration with faculty and staff at Newhouse, Whitman, and across Syracuse University.
A passion for staying connected to the profession and a proven record of excellence in the creator economy are essential for this full-time, on-campus position in Syracuse. The successful candidate will bring meaningful industry experience, the ability to work well with others, and innovative ideas. Teaching and student success remain central to the role, with the expectation that the candidate will be available to support and mentor students, actively participate in Center and school activities, and contribute to an emphasis on experiential, career-ready education.
Given the cross-disciplinary nature of this role and the CCE, the Professor of Practice will have joint reporting lines to both the Whitman and Newhouse schools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher is required for this rank.
Job Specific Qualifications
- Professional experience and industry contacts
- Potential to contribute to the success of the CCE, through industry connections, executive education, and student placement
- Ability and willingness to contribute to service-related initiatives and organizational leadership.
- Collegial, with strong verbal and communication skills, interpersonal skills to work well with students, faculty and alumni, and with a proclivity for problem-solving and innovation
- Demonstrate the capacity for servicing the non-teaching, non-industry related duties that contribute to the functioning and governance of the academic institution and the broader professional community. The school expects a variety of service duties, including academic and career advising of undergraduate and graduate students; school and university committee service; and community engagement.
- Must be comfortable working with students of various backgrounds and levels of experience, including international students
Responsibilities
At Syracuse University, Professors of Practice are distinguished professional practitioners whose presence on campus and in the classroom connects the University community to valuable expertise and professional networks. To be a successful professor of practice candidate, the applicant must:
- Serve as Deputy Director, Center for the Creator Economy
- Typically teach six courses per year at both undergraduate and graduate levels, normally three courses in both the fall and spring semester
- Maintain active connections with industry to support student learning and engagement with industry partners
- Collaborate with others on the development of innovative courses and/or programming connected to the creator economy and related areas
- Foster an inclusive and engaging environment that is supportive of the development of the Center for the Creator Economy and positive cross-campus collaborations
- Participate in center, school, and university service activities such as committees and groups
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration:
1. Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2. Cover Letter that addresses the following:
a. teaching/mentorship philosophy and experience, whether in classroom or professional settings;
b. how you will create a classroom environment that is welcoming to all;
c. how you will stay connected to industry for the benefit of students, as is expected for Professors of Practice
3. List of at least three references with knowledge of your work
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 http://www.syracuse.edu.
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.
