Theatre Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Theatre and Dance

Columbia College Chicago•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals, and other industry-experienced adjunct faculty to teach courses part-time in addition to its regular, full-time faculty. These positions are not available every semester and depend on student enrollment and available funding. The School of Theatre and Dance offers courses in Acting, Comedy Writing and Performance, Dance, Musical Theatre, Theatre History and Analysis, Theatre Design and Technology, Devising and Collaborative Performance, Hip-Hop Studies, Playwriting, Stage Combat, and Theatre Directing. Candidates must generally hold a degree at least one level above the level at which they teach; a terminal degree in the relevant discipline is preferred. Faculty in terminal degree programs will hold the same level of degree. In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained record of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant relevant experience may be considered instead of the required degree. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Official transcripts or additional materials may be requested later. Entry-level compensation for teaching one three-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $5,635, prorated for courses with fewer or more credits. The position is subject to a background screening, is represented by a union, and is overtime ineligible. Columbia College Chicago emphasizes access to a broad range of social and cultural theories, practices, and perspectives in its creative curriculum and educational mission. It seeks faculty able to work with students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and whose creative, scholarly, or professional work contributes to a rich educational experience. The college is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable civil rights laws.

Requirements

Possess a degree at least one level above the level at which the candidate will teach, except that faculty in terminal degree programs will possess the same level of degree.
Demonstrate the ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references.
Undergo a background screening.

Nice To Haves

A terminal degree in the relevant discipline is preferred.
In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.
Creative, scholarly, or professional work that contributes to a rich educational experience consistent with the college’s mission.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in the School of Theatre and Dance, subject to student enrollment and available funding.
Work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.