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Lecturer Position

Adjunct Faculty - Class Pianist/Music Director and Sub Pool

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Part time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

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Position Information

Position Rank Adjunct Faculty

Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Adjunct Faculty - Class Pianist/Music Director and Sub Pool Category Adjunct Posting Number T000168 Location Chicago Open Date 02/18/2026 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. CCPA is looking for an instructor/pianist for musical theatre positions including: Production Music Director, Classroom Collaborative Pianist, Audition Coach, Audition Pianist, as well as substitutes in these areas.

The salary for this position is based on $1,327.33 per credit hour, and classes and Music Director assignments ranges from 1-3 credit hours. Sub pay is prorated on this scale, based on the number of hours taught. 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 a Bachelor's Degree and working experience as a musical theatre pianist, music director, vocal coach, or audition coach. Strong sight reading skills preferred.

Years of Experience Required 1-2 years of university level instruction and/or professional piano and musical theatre experience Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications Please see Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required section. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Music, Musical Theatre, or related professional experience. Equipment Operated 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

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Do you have an earned Bachelors degree?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have at least 1-2 years of teaching at the university level?
  • yes
  • no
  • Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of References
  • Optional Documents

  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  • Recording Samples
  • Teaching evaluations
  • How to apply

    Read the full posting, then apply through the employer's own site. Applications are handled by the institution, not by AcademicGates.