Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

Position Title Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

Category

Category Part-Time Faculty

Position Number

Position Number TBD

Posting Number

Posting Number F0000250

Location

Location Chicago

Open Date

Open Date 08/12/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled? No

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Working Hours

The mission of the Chicago College of Performing Arts is to graduate students seeking a career in music, education, theatre, or arts administration, who are confident, passionate, knowledgeable, and capable of functioning in the professional arena, and who are dedicated to the practice of art to serve the cause of human dignity and to effect positive change in their communities.

This position entails the following category of instruction:

Primary: Directorship of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Secondary: Potential for weekly applied Jazz and Contemporary Voice lessons taught onsite at the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Chicago campus, working with students enrolled in the following degree programs:

• Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Performance;
• Bachelor of Music Education;
• Bachelor of Musical Arts;
• Bachelor of Arts

Potential for teaching in other relevant areas as assigned.

• Active student recruitment.
• Successful retention of students by means of effective and healthy pedagogy.
• Participation in program meetings, adjudication of recitals, juries, and auditions.
• Clear and timely communications.
• Timely submission of all grades.
• Prompt completion of annual university mandated training sessions.
• Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding).
• Submission of course and/or studio syllabi each semester (university mandated template will be provided) documenting all policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria).

This is a part-time position with a cap of 20 total teaching hours per week.

• The annual stipend for Vocal Jazz Ensemble direction is $7200 ($3600/semester)
• Applied studio instruction at $80-$90/studio hour commensurate with experience.

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  or Title

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Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

• 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

Years of Experience

Required:

2

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree; significant teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
• Experience in collegiate level teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Equipment Operated

Standard office technology (copier, scanner, computer) and studio environment.

Working Conditions

Standard climate and noise controlled office, studio and classroom environment. Job is largely sedentary calling for frequent use of wrist for typing. May be exposed to loud voices and/or instruments from students practicing.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have an earned Bachelors degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please explain your experience in teaching/and or performing. (Open Ended Question)