Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voiceover Basics

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,400; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach an introductory course in commercial voiceover within the Chicago College of Performing Arts. You will guide students through foundational skills, category exploration, and audition preparation.

The course meets Thursdays from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Compensation is $3,982 for 3 credit hours, with Title IX information and campus contact details provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Recent active experience in professional voiceover for commercials, narration, animation and audiobooks.
• Working knowledge of voice and speech techniques and pedagogies in professional voice development is a plus.
• University-level teaching experience is required or preferred (1–2 years).

Responsibilities

• Teach an introductory course in commercial voiceover for the Theatre Conservatory.
• Course meets on Thursdays from 9:30am–12pm and covers foundational skills, categories, and mic techniques.
• Compensation for the course is provided as a lump sum for 3 credit hours.

Skills

Voiceover experience

Voiceover techniques

Audition preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MFA (Preferred)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voiceover Basics

Position Title Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voiceover Basics

Category

Category Adjunct

Posting Number

Posting Number T000181

Location

Location Chicago

Open Date

Open Date 11/03/2026

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 an introductory course in commercial voiceover.
Objectives for the course include:

• Developing foundational skills in preparation and analysis of commercial copy for voiceover


• Introduction to key voiceover categories: commercial, narration, and character work


• Gaining technical proficiency on mic and industry knowledge needed to produce professional-quality auditions that meet industry expectations.

Time: The course meets on Thursdays from 9:30am-12pm.

Compensation: $3,982 for 3 credit hours.

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 been recently active in professional voiceover for commercials, narration, animation and audiobooks.


• A working knowledge of established voice and speech techniques and pedagogies in professional voice development, such as Linklater, Rodenburg, and Knight-Thompson is a plus.

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

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

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

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

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

Departmental Contact Information

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Posting Specific Questions

• Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
  
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
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• Do you have at least 1-2 years teaching at the university level?
  
  

  (Open Ended Question)

  
  


• Do you have an earned Bachelors degree in a related field?
  
  
  
  
  • Yes
  
  
  • No