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Adjunct Faculty, Music/Theatre HistoryRoosevelt University • Chicago
Adjunct Faculty, Music/Theatre History

Adjunct Faculty, Music/Theatre History

Roosevelt University • Chicago
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description
Position Information 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 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.

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