Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voice and Speech

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voice and Speech

Category: Adjunct

Posting Number: T000138Location - Chicago

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. The Theatre Conservatory seeks an adjunct instructor to teach first-year courses in voice and speech. Our foundational course, Voice and Speech I, is offered in the Fall semester and is required of all BFA Acting, Musical Theatre and Musical Theatre Dance majors. Applications will be reviewed immediately with an expected start date for the Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 semesters. Compensation is based on student enrollment and course hours determined. For courses that carry fewer or more than three credits, compensation will be prorated down or up accordingly. 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 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required - Successful applicants will have working knowledge of established techniques and pedagogies in professional voice development, such as Linklater, Rodenburg, and Knight-Thompson. Bachelor's degree 1-2 years teaching at the university level Years of Experience Required - 1-2 years teaching at the university level

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications: Please see Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required section

Preferred Qualifications: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Acting, Theatre performance or related professional experience. Equipment Operated - Studio sound system, basic office/classroom equipment and Smart-classroom equipment (computer, monitor, projector and audio equipment).