Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

Position Title Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

Category Part-Time Faculty

Posting Number F0000272

Location Chicago

Open Date 06/01/2026

Open Until Filled? Yes

Job Type Part-Time

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. Position Description The Interdisciplinary Conservatory at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as Director of the Vocal Jazz “New Deal” Ensemble.

This is a part-time position offering a unique opportunity to shape an innovative, cross-disciplinary ensemble at one of Chicago’s most distinctive performing arts institutions, and to mentor the next generation of jazz and contemporary voice artists in a creative, collaborative environment.

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.

Job Duties:

• Cultivate and sustain a rehearsal culture grounded in effective, healthy, and student-centered pedagogy.
• Support the retention of enrolled students through engaged mentorship.
• Applied studio instructors:
  Participation in recruitment activities, including auditions.
• Applied studio instructors:
  Participation in program meetings, recital adjudications and juries.
• Maintain clear and responsive communication with students, faculty, and staff, utilizing assigned Roosevelt University email.
• Meet institutional expectations for grade submission, syllabus preparation, and mandatory University training.

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

Vocal Jazz Ensemble Direction:
Annual stipend of $7,200 ($3,600/semester).

Applied Studio Instruction: $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 TitleIX.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hr questions.

• 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.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Years of Experience Required 2

Please see Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required section.

• 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

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

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