Adjunct Faculty in Studio Recording, BMA Interdisciplinary Music Industry

Position Rank

Adjunct Instructor

Track

Non-Tenure Track

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty in Studio Recording, BMA Interdisciplinary Music Industry

Category

Adjunct

Posting Number

T000165

Location

Remote - Chicago

Open Date

12/17/2025

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 is hiring an adjunct instructor in Studio Recording. The course is in the Recording/Engineering Track of the BMA Interdisciplinary Music Industry degree. Depending on skills and experience, there is potential instructional opportunity in the three music industry tracks: Recording/Engineering, Live Sound, General Music Industry.



Job Duties:

• Successful retention of students by means of effective and healthy pedagogy.
• Clear and timely communications.
• Timely submission of all grades.
• Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding).
• Submission of a studio syllabus each semester (university-mandated template will be provided) documenting all studio policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria.
  

This position entails the following category of instruction:

• Introduces multi-track recording within the studio environment and provides hands-on approach to instrument and vocal recording.
• Aesthetics, signal flow, control surfaces, microphone selection, monitoring, and recorders are covered.
• Students gain the skills needed for engineering a recording session.

When applying, specify which expertise area(s) you are applying to in your cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed with an expected start date for the spring semester, January 20, 2026, and end date of May 15, 2026.


The salary for this 3 credit course 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

• Bachelor’s degree; significant teaching experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
• Documented record of consistent professional experience in studio recording and engineering.
• Additional experience in Live Sound and General Music Industry is welcomed

Years of Experience Required

1-3

Required Education

Masters Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Please see knowledge, skills, and abilities required section.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree; significant teaching and/industry experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.
• Experience in collegiate-level teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Equipment Operated

Working Conditions

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).


Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds). May be exposed to loud noise from instrument and voice practice rooms on-site.

Priority Application Instructions

Please submit all applications through the Roosevelt jobs portal, including a Letter of Interest, a Resume or Curriculum Vitae and three professional references with contact information. Note that a college transcript will be required prior to hiring but not at the time of application submission.

Applicants are encouraged to submit as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as received.

Departmental Contact Information

Dr. Yeeseon Kwon

Co-Chair Interdisciplinary Conservatory

Professor Piano Musicianship and Piano Pedagogy

Chicago College of Performing Arts | Roosevelt University

Office: (312) 322-7167 | Email: [email protected]