Adjunct Faculty, Acting Musical Stage Instructor
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor, Academic, College Lecturer
Adjunct Faculty, Acting for the Musical Stage Instructor
Position Rank
- Adjunct Faculty
Track
- Non-Tenure Track
Position Title
- Adjunct Faculty, Acting for the Musical Stage Instructor
Category
- Adjunct
Posting Number - T000178
Location
- Chicago
Open Date - 07/13/2026
Close Date - 07/31/2026
Job Type
- Part-Time
Working Hours
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.
CCPA is looking for an instructor for Acting for the Musical Stage courses and potential substitute teaching in this area. Acting for the Musical Stage courses are co-taught with a pianist/music director. Class meets T/Th 3:30-4:45pm, Fall semester. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of the musical theatre canon across eras and performance practices, with demonstrated experience teaching acting and acting in musical theatre.
The salary for this position is based on $1,327.33 per credit hour, and classes and Music Director assignments ranges from 2-3 credit hours. Sub pay is prorated on this scale, based on the number of hours taught. This particular course is 3 credits, and will pay $3,982 for the 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.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities
Required
Years of Experience Required - 1-2 years of university level instruction and/or professional musical theatre experience
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
- Please see Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required section.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Music, Musical Theatre, or related professional experience.
Equipment Operated
Working Conditions
- Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10-15 pounds).
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