Artist Teacher of Musical Theatre Voice – Part Time
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Artist Teacher of Musical Theatre Voice – Part Time
Position Rank
- Artist Teacher of Musical Theatre Voice – Part Time
Track
- Non-Tenure Track
Position Title
- Artist Teacher of Musical Theatre Voice – Part Time
Category
- Part-Time Faculty
Posting Number - F0000219
Location
- Chicago
Open Date - 10/14/2024
Open Until Filled? - Yes
Job Type
- Full-Time
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 instructors to teach weekly private singing lessons to undergraduate Musical Theater majors and other students on degree tracks within the Theatre Conservatory that include applied voice. In addition to teaching weekly lessons, Theatre Voice instructors assist in actively recruiting potential students and sustaining successful studios through effective and healthy pedagogy. Participation in program activities including adjudication of juries and program auditions is expected.
Applications will be reviewed immediately with an expected start date for the Spring 2025 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 or TitleIX.
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hr questions.
Special Instructions Summary
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Required
- Successful applicants will have significant documented teaching and/or performing experience. Documented record of professional singing experience in classical and/or musical theatre voice and visibility as a performer required. Functional piano skills to support a voice lesson also required.
Years of Experience Required - 1-2 years teaching at the university level
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years teaching performers at the college level. Significant documented teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree (MM or MFA) in music, musical theatre, or a related field preferred. Experience in repertoire ranging from pre-Golden Age to contemporary pop/rock styles. Both generalists and specialists who demonstrate a willingness to collaborate across styles and approaches will be considered. Background in pedagogy and vocal health, strong knowledge of IPA, CCM, crossover repertoire, amplified singing, vocal improvisation, and body work are all of interest.
Documented success in collegiate teaching preferred.
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 and classroom environment.
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information
Posting Specific Questions
- Yes
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