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Lecturer Position

Artist-Teacher of Musical Theatre Voice

Deadline
Apr 01, 2027
Closing in 180 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Part time
Reference
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Posted Oct 03, 2026
Offered salary$70/hr

About the role

Artist-Teacher of Musical Theatre Voice

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Rank Artist Teacher of Musical Theatre Voice – Part Time
Track Non-Tenure Track
Position Title Artist-Teacher of Musical Theatre Voice
Category Part-Time Faculty
Position Number
Posting Number F0000278
Location Chicago
Open Date 10/02/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled? Yes
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.

Please note that there are multiple openings for this position. 

Job Duties:
  • Teach weekly private lessons to undergraduate Musical Theater majors and other students on degree tracks within the Theatre Conservatory that include voice. 
  • Actively recruit potential students
  • Sustain a successful studio through effective, and healthy pedagogy.
  • Participate in program activities including adjudication of juries and program auditions 

The pay for this position is $70/hr.

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 [email protected].

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email
[email protected].
Special Instructions Summary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Significant documented teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
  • Documented record of professional experience and visibility as a performer required.
  • Functional piano skills to support a voice lesson required. 
  • Experience in repertoire ranging from pre-Golden Age to contemporary pop/rock styles. Both generalists and specialists who demonstrate a willingness to collaborate across styles and approaches will be considered. 
  • Background in pedagogy and vocal health, strong knowledge of IPA, CCM, crossover repertoire, amplified singing, vocal improvisation, and body work are all of interest. 
  • Documented success in collegiate teaching preferred.

Years of Experience Required 1-2 years teaching at the university level
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years teaching performers at the college level.
  • Significant documented teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree preferred. 

Equipment Operated Studio sound system, basic office/ classroom equipment and Smart-classroom equipment (computer, monitor, projector and audio equipment).
Working Conditions Standard climate controlled office and classroom environment.
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Do you have an earned Bachelors degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. Do you have at least 1-2 years teaching at the university level?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. List of References
  3. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents

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