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Adjunct Instructor, Master of Arts in Theatre Directing

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

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Position Rank Adjunct Instructor

Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Adjunct Instructor, Master of Arts in Theatre Directing Category Adjunct Posting Number T000171 Location Chicago Open Date 02/23/2026 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/Roosevelt University is seeking a part-time instructor of directing to teach a brief summer class to graduate students in our Master of Arts in Theatre Directing program.

This is a 1.5 credit hour module that is part of a broader sequence of classes in directing and will consist of nine class sessions delivered to approximately 18 students. This class should address issues, strategies and practical techniques for the early-career director in rehearsing and staging Contemporary Plays. The instructor will be supported in crafting an effective lesson plan for this unique program. Dates: June 22, 23 & 25June 29, 30 & July 2July 6, 7 & 9 Class meeting times: Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m. The salary for these nine class sessions: $1,991.00

Job Duties:

  • Online delivery of course material, including creating assignments and evaluation of students' work.
  • Clear and timely communication.
  • Timely submission of all grades.
  • Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding).
  • Submission of a syllabus (university-mandated template will be provided) documenting all class policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria.
  • 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 MFA in Directing or Acting or equivalent professional experience.

    Years of Experience Required 1-2 Required Education Masters Degree Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications Please see knowledge, skills, and abilities required section. Preferred Qualifications

  • Substantial professional or university directing experience.
  • University or college level teaching experience.
  • 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).

    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 Jim IorioCo-Chair of the Interdisciplinary ConservatoryProgram Director of the Master of Arts in Directing Program [email protected](312) 341-2347

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Do you have University or college level teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Do you have an earned MFA in Directing or Acting or equivalent professional experience?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

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

  • Resume
  • How to apply

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