Dance

Position Rank

Adjunct Faculty

Track

Non-Tenure Track

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty: Tap Dance

Category

Adjunct

Posting Number

T000162

Location

Chicago

Open Date

10/16/2025

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.

The Theatre Conservatory seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a beginning courses in Tap levels 1, 2, and 3.

• Fundamentals of tap dance

• Technique, rudiments, pick-up & retention

• Rhythm, time, articulation

• Performance skills & styles

Applications will be reviewed immediately with an expected start date for the Spring 2026 semester.



The salary for this position is $3,982.

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] .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Successful applicants will have working expertise in various tap dance styles and knowledge of the history and culture of tap dance.

Years of Experience Required

2 years teaching experience

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
• Successful applicants will have working and teaching expertise in various tap dance styles and knowledge of the history and culture of tap dance and 2 years of teaching experience, college level a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Dance, Theatre Performance or related professional experience, 3+ years teaching at the beginning, intermediate & advanced/professional level, teaching at the university level.

Equipment Operated

Studio sound system, basic office/ classroom equipment and Smart-classroom equipment (computer, monitor, projector and audio equipment).

Working Conditions

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10-15 pounds).

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information