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Adjunct Faculty, Music/Theatre History

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Roosevelt University Full time

Position Rank

Adjunct Faculty

Track

Non-Tenure Track

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Music/Theatre History

Category

Adjunct

Posting Number

T000164

Location

Chicago

Open Date

10/29/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Job Type

Part-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

Reflecting the ideals of its founders in 1945, Roosevelt University is a private, nonsectarian community of educators, scholars and learners committed to academic, creative and service excellence, who value differences in personal experiences and perspectives; ask difficult questions; and promote mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness and action toward social justice. Recognizing that difference broadens perspectives, Roosevelt University seeks and serves a diverse, promising student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world. We invite you to contribute your talents to our community.

The Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) at Roosevelt is comprised of three Conservatories: Music, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Theatre. Our faculty and staff maintain successful professional careers in their chosen fields alongside their commitment to training and educating our students in preparation to enter performing arts industries.

Job Duties:

  • Successful retention of students by means of effective and healthy pedagogy.
  • Clear and timely communications.
  • Timely submission of all grades.
  • Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding).
  • Submission of a studio syllabus each semester (university-mandated template will be provided) documenting all studio policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria.

This position entails the following category of instruction:

Lecturer for "Social Constructs of Western Performing Arts" (3 credit hours)

The second in an innovative three-course academic performing arts series, this course teaches students about historical origins and current effects of social constructions and norms within the performing arts, especially Western art music, theatre, and dance. These include, but are not limited to, philosophy, economics, politics, technology, institutionalization, and pedagogy.

The course is interdisciplinary, including students majoring in Western art music, contemporary and jazz music, acting, musical theatre, and musical theatre dance, among others. Two other sections of the course are being taught by a full-time instructors who can help guide the development of the course as needed.

Weekly class meetings taught onsite at the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Chicago campus, working with students enrolled in the following degree programs:

  • Bachelor of Music;
  • Bachelor of Music-Music Education;
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts

Potential for teaching in other relevant areas as assigned.

This is a part-time position with a cap of 20 total teaching hours per week.

The salary for this position is $3,982 per 3 credit course.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at or

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Successful applicants will have working expertise in various tap dance styles and knowledge of the history and culture of tap dance.

Years of Experience Required

2 years teaching experience

Required Education

Masters Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant field;
  • Documented record of classroom teaching experience;
  • Instructor must demonstrate knowledge of the history of Western performing arts, especially music and theatre.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant terminal degree;
  • Experience in collegiate-level teaching; experience in large classroom settings and with performance-oriented students preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

Equipment Operated

Studio sound system, basic office/ classroom equipment and Smart-classroom equipment (computer, monitor, projector and audio equipment).

Working Conditions

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10-15 pounds).

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information