Musical Theatre History and Literature Instructor

Position: Musical Theatre History and Literature Instructor (Fall Semester Only)
The Chicago High School for the Arts is seeking part-time instructors for the  SY in the Dance/Theatre Department.

Title:

Musical Theatre History and Literature Instructor (Fall Semester Only)

Department:
Dance/ Theatre Conservatory

Classification:
Part-time instructor
- Fall Semester Only

Schedule:

 Tuesday, Thursday - 3:30-5:00 PM

Start Date:

 August, 2025

General

Summary:

The Chicago High School for the Arts (Chi Arts ) develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The school approaches the development of students through a whole-student approach and through a continuous learning environment for all staff to continuously develop their understanding of our scholar-artists.

We strive to build upon and improve our practices to make sure we are always serving all of our students to the best of our abilities.

Position Summary:

This course traces the evolution of musical theatre from its early roots to contemporary works, emphasizing cultural and historical significance. Candidates should bring strong knowledge of theatre history and an ability to engage students in critical and contextual analysis of major works.