Bassoon Artist-Teacher: Performance & Pedagogy Leader

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,984 - 179,088; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt University in Chicago is seeking a part-time Bassoon Instructor to teach weekly bassoon lessons onsite at the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) campus, with responsibilities across degree programs listed.

The position caps at 20 teaching hours per week and offers compensation of approximately $110/hour, with duties including student recruitment, effective pedagogy, and timely grade submissions, plus professional conduct and communication expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; significant teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
• Documented record of consistent professional experience and visibility as a performer and teacher.
• Commitment to robust student recruitment.
• Master’s degree; significant teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
• Experience in collegiate-level teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities

• High level of active engagement toward student recruitment.
• Successful retention of students by means of effective and healthy pedagogy.
• Participation in adjudication of recitals, Woodwind juries, and Woodwind auditions.
• Clear and timely communications.
• Timely submission of all grades and attendance.
• 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Performance experience

Student recruitment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Roosevelt University in Chicago is seeking a part-time Bassoon Instructor to teach weekly bassoon lessons onsite at the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) campus, with responsibilities across degree programs listed.

The position caps at 20 teaching hours per week and offers compensation of approximately $110/hour, with duties including student recruitment, effective pedagogy, and timely grade submissions, plus professional conduct and communication expectations.