Adjunct Instructor, Master of Arts in Theatre Directing
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Education / Teaching
Faculty, University Professor, Academic
Adjunct Instructor, Master of Arts in Theatre Directing
Position Title:
Adjunct Instructor, Master of Arts in Theatre Directing
Job Type: Part-Time (Summer only)
Location:
Chicago
Position Summary:
The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University seeks a part-time instructor of directing to teach a brief summer class to graduate students in the Master of Arts in Theatre Directing program. This 1.5 credit hour module is part of a broader sequence of directing classes and consists of nine sessions delivered to approximately 18 students. The class addresses issues, strategies and practical techniques for early-career directors in rehearsing and staging contemporary plays.
The instructor will craft an effective lesson plan with support from the department.
Dates:
June 29, 30 & July 2;
July 6, 7 & 9
Class meeting times:
Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45–5:45 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30–10:45 a.m.
Salary: $1,991 for nine class sessions
Job Duties- Online delivery of course material, including creating assignments and evaluating students’ work.
- Clear and timely communication.
- Timely submission of all grades.
- Consistent usage of department email address.
- Submission of a syllabus (university-mandated template) documenting all class policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria.
Required:
MFA in Directing, Acting, or equivalent professional experience; 1–2 years of experience;
Master’s Degree.
Preferred:
Substantial professional or university directing experience; university/college-level teaching experience; excellent interpersonal skills.
Normal climate-controlled office environment with occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing or pulling (typically less than 10 pounds). Primarily sedentary.
Title IX Contact InformationThe Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Office:
Auditorium Building, Chicago, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. Phone: . Email: titleix. For job application inquiries, email hr questions.
Program Director, Master of Arts in Directing Program — jiorio
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- Do you have university or college level teaching experience?
- Yes
- No
- Do you have an earned MFA in Directing or Acting or equivalent professional experience?
- Yes
- No
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