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Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voiceover Basics

Roosevelt University · United States
Deadline
May 03, 2027
Closing in 180 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Part time
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Posted Nov 04, 2026

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Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voiceover Basics

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Rank Adjunct Faculty
Track Non-Tenure Track
Position Title Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voiceover Basics
Category Adjunct
Posting Number T000181
Location Chicago
Open Date 11/03/2026
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.    The Theatre Conservatory seeks an adjunct instructor to teach an introductory course in commercial voiceover.

Objectives for the course include:   
  • Developing foundational skills in preparation and analysis of commercial copy for voiceover 
  • Introduction to key voiceover categories: commercial, narration, and character work 
  • Gaining technical proficiency on mic and industry knowledge needed to produce professional-quality auditions that meet industry expectations. 

Time: The course meets on Thursdays from 9:30am-12pm.

Compensation: $3,982 for 3 credit hours. 
Applications will be reviewed immediately with an expected start date for Spring 2027 semester. 
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 been recently active in professional voiceover for commercials, narration, animation and audiobooks.  
  • A working knowledge of established voice and speech techniques and pedagogies in professional voice development, such as Linklater, Rodenburg, and Knight-Thompson is a plus. 
Years of Experience Required 1-2 years teaching at the university level.
Required Education Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Acting, Theatre performance, or related professional experience.   
Minimum Qualifications Please see Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required section.
Preferred Qualifications Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Acting, Theatre performance, or related professional experience.  
Equipment Operated Studio sound system, basic office/ classroom equipment and Smart-classroom equipment (computer, monitor, projector and audio equipment).  
Working Conditions Standard 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 (*).

  1. Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. Do you have at least 1-2 years teaching at the university level?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. Do you have an earned Bachelors degree in a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. Are you a current student?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. List of References
  3. Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Transcripts
  4. Recording Samples
  5. Teaching evaluations

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