Adjunct Faculty, Music/Theatre History
About The Position
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. This position entails the following category of instruction: Lecturer for "Social Constructs of Western Performing Arts" (3 credit hours) The second in an innovative three-course academic performing arts series, this course teaches students about historical origins and current effects of social constructions and norms within the performing arts, especially Western art music, theatre, and dance. These include, but are not limited to, philosophy, economics, politics, technology, institutionalization, and pedagogy. The course is interdisciplinary, including students majoring in Western art music, contemporary and jazz music, acting, musical theatre, and musical theatre dance, among others. Two other sections of the course are being taught by a full-time instructors who can help guide the development of the course as needed. Weekly class meetings taught onsite at the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Chicago campus, working with students enrolled in the following degree programs: Bachelor of Music; Bachelor of Music-Music Education; Bachelor of Fine Arts Potential for teaching in other relevant areas as assigned. This is a part-time position with a cap of 20 total teaching hours per week. The salary for this position is $3,982 per 3 credit course.
Responsibilities
- Successful retention of students by means of effective and healthy pedagogy.
- Clear and timely communications.
- Timely submission of all grades.
- Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding).
- Submission of a studio syllabus each semester (university-mandated template will be provided) documenting all studio policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
