Assistant teaching professor of musical theatre

Position Rank

Assistant Teaching Professor of Musical Theatre, Non-Tenure Track

Track

Non-Tenure Track

Position Title

Assistant Teaching Professor of Musical Theatre

Category

Full-Time Faculty

Position Number

Posting Number

F0000252

Location

Chicago

Open Date

10/29/2025

Close Date

11/06/2025

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Job Type

Full-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. The mission of the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) 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. We invite you to contribute your talents to our community.

CCPA retains an illustrious roster of faculty, many of whom hold distinguished professional -industry careers. CCPA ‘s Theatre Conservatory alumni routinely appear on camera and on prestigious stages across the globe. The composition of CCPA’s student body intersects with the Roosevelt University social justice mission, with a diverse student population hailing from a wide range of sociocultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

It is the College’s expectation that this faculty member possess qualities of consistent professionalism, organizational acumen, punctuality, and excellent communication skills, pursuant to fostering an engaging and welcoming environment for all students.

This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, Assistant Teaching professorship. The candidate must be able to contribute to teaching core coursework in the Acting for the Musical Stage sequence, as well as other courses in the BFA, Musical Theatre curriculum. With a teaching load of 4 + 4 (or 24 load-hour equivalent), this role is well-suited to a performer/educator with a background in musical theatre performance and/or directing.

Duties of this position include:

• Appropriate delivery of courses as assigned.

• Submission of course syllabi each semester.

• Timely submission of all grades.

• Compliance with University-mandated training.

• Clear and timely communications.

• Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding).

• Attendance at Musical Theatre Program meetings.

• Attendance at required all-faculty meeting of the College (one per year)

The salary range for this position is $50-52K, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.


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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

Please include the following required documents when submitting your application.

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Names and contact information of three professional references

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Please refer to the minimum qualifications section

Years of Experience Required

2

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

MFA preferred; significant teaching and/or performing/directing experience in major markets considered in place of earned degree.

Documented record of teaching experience at the collegiate level; significant professional activity and visibility as a performer/director in musical theatre.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate experience teaching students across the music theatre repertoire. Candidates will engage in approaches to course design, content, and delivery that actively works to decolonize historically white-Eurocentric narratives and is based inclusive, student-centered, and culturally responsive pedagogy. A willingness to collaborate with other instructors and departments.

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

Please direct all inquiries to Nadine Gomes, Chair of the Theatre Conservatory, [email protected]