Roosevelt University
Artist-Teacher & Coordinator of Vocal Ensembles, CCPA
Roosevelt University - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Position Information
Position Rank
Track Non-Tenure Track
Position Title Artist-Teacher & Coordinator of Vocal Ensembles, CCPA
Category Part-Time Faculty
Position Number
Posting Number F0000242
Location Chicago
Open Date 05/29/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled? No
Job Type Part-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary
Founded on the principles of inclusion and social justice, Roosevelt University is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), with a mission to prepare students to assume roles as leaders in their professions and communities. We invite you to contribute your talents to our community.
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.
This position entails the following responsibilities:
Administrative oversight of the CCPA Vocal Ensemble Course, ENS 201, including syllabus construction, repertoire selection, and communications with students and support staff via Blackboard and email; Conducting the CCPA Vocal Ensemble, which rehearses for 1.5 hours on a semiweekly basis (Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15PM-5:45PM); Organizing cyclical programming to appropriately integrate classical voice performance majors (housed within the CCPA Music Conservatory), music education students with a vocal emphasis (housed within the CCPA Interdisciplinary Conservatory), and musical theatre and acting majors (housed within the CCPA Theatre Conservatory), culminating in at least two performances/semester in the presentation of diverse repertoire representative of the enrolled student demographics. All Artist-Teacher appointments are part-time positions with a cap of 20 total teaching hours per week.
Additional Duties:
Completion of state-mandated annual training modules, including Title IX, Bystander, and Cybersecurity training. Timely attendance reporting and grade submission. Clear and timely communications. Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding). Submission of a course syllabus each semester (university-mandated template will be provided) documenting all policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria. Active engagement toward student recruitment as a partner to studio teachers across all three CCPA conservatories (Music, Interdisciplinary, Theatre). Compensation:
$100/hour flat-rate for all teaching ($4200/semester)
$1250 annual administrative stipend
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
Special Instructions Summary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Vocal ensemble conducting experience 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/conductor. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Years of Experience Required
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
Please see Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities required section.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree; significant teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
Equipment Operated
Standard office technology (copier, scanner, computer) and studio environment.
Working Conditions
Standard climate and noise controlled office, studio and classroom environment. Job is largely sedentary calling for frequent use of wrist for typing. May be exposed to loud voices and/or instruments from students practicing.
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information
Adam Neiman, Chair of the Search Committee
Email:
aneiman@roosevelt.edu
Phone: (312) 341-3781
Position Information
Position Rank
Track Non-Tenure Track
Position Title Artist-Teacher & Coordinator of Vocal Ensembles, CCPA
Category Part-Time Faculty
Position Number
Posting Number F0000242
Location Chicago
Open Date 05/29/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled? No
Job Type Part-Time
Working Hours
Position Summary
Founded on the principles of inclusion and social justice, Roosevelt University is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI), with a mission to prepare students to assume roles as leaders in their professions and communities. We invite you to contribute your talents to our community.
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.
This position entails the following responsibilities:
Administrative oversight of the CCPA Vocal Ensemble Course, ENS 201, including syllabus construction, repertoire selection, and communications with students and support staff via Blackboard and email; Conducting the CCPA Vocal Ensemble, which rehearses for 1.5 hours on a semiweekly basis (Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:15PM-5:45PM); Organizing cyclical programming to appropriately integrate classical voice performance majors (housed within the CCPA Music Conservatory), music education students with a vocal emphasis (housed within the CCPA Interdisciplinary Conservatory), and musical theatre and acting majors (housed within the CCPA Theatre Conservatory), culminating in at least two performances/semester in the presentation of diverse repertoire representative of the enrolled student demographics. All Artist-Teacher appointments are part-time positions with a cap of 20 total teaching hours per week.
Additional Duties:
Completion of state-mandated annual training modules, including Title IX, Bystander, and Cybersecurity training. Timely attendance reporting and grade submission. Clear and timely communications. Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding). Submission of a course syllabus each semester (university-mandated template will be provided) documenting all policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria. Active engagement toward student recruitment as a partner to studio teachers across all three CCPA conservatories (Music, Interdisciplinary, Theatre). Compensation:
$100/hour flat-rate for all teaching ($4200/semester)
$1250 annual administrative stipend
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
Special Instructions Summary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Vocal ensemble conducting experience 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/conductor. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Years of Experience Required
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications
Please see Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities required section.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree; significant teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
Equipment Operated
Standard office technology (copier, scanner, computer) and studio environment.
Working Conditions
Standard climate and noise controlled office, studio and classroom environment. Job is largely sedentary calling for frequent use of wrist for typing. May be exposed to loud voices and/or instruments from students practicing.
Priority Application Instructions
Departmental Contact Information
Adam Neiman, Chair of the Search Committee
Email:
aneiman@roosevelt.edu
Phone: (312) 341-3781