Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voice and Speech

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job description

Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voice and Speech

Position Title Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voice and Speech

Category

Category Adjunct

Posting Number

Posting Number T000138

Location

Location Chicago

Open Date

Open Date 08/20/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Job Type

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.

 The Theatre Conservatory seeks an adjunct instructor to teach first-year courses in voice and speech. Our foundational course, Voice and Speech I, is offered in the Fall semester and is required of all BFA Acting, Musical Theatre and Musical Theatre Dance majors.

Applications will be reviewed immediately with an expected start date for the Fall 2024 semester.

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 [e-mail].

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Successful applicants will have working knowledge of established techniques and pedagogies in professional voice development, such as Linklater, Rodenburg, and Knight-Thompson.

• 1-2 years teaching at the university level

Years of Experience Required

Years of Experience Required 1-2 years teaching at the university level

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Please see Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required section

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts ( MFA ) in Acting, Theatre performance or related professional experience.

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

Chair of the Theatre Conservatory

Chicago College of Performing Arts ( CCPA )
Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have an earned Bachelors degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have at least 1-2 years of teaching at the university level?
  • yes
  • no