What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Acting (Beginning/Intermediate Scene Study and Substitute Pool) position at Roosevelt University?
Position Information Position Rank Adjunct Faculty Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Adjunct Faculty : Instructor of Acting (Beginning / Intermediate Scene Study and Substitute Pool) Category Adjunct Posting Number T000150 Location Chicago Open Date 12 / 23 / 2024 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 adjunct instructors to teach beginning and intermediate level acting classes, and / or to substitute teach for these classes for faculty with professional bookings. Applications will be reviewed immediately with an expected start date for the Spring 2025 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 TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu . Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Successful applicants will have experience teaching scene study classes and character and script analysis, as well as a good working knowledge of contemporary and 20th century drama. Our acting training is based in Stanislavski but uses pedagogy from Michael Shurtleff, Uta Hagen, and Michael Chekhov consistently, so familiarity with those methods is a plus. Years of Experience Required 1-2 years teaching at the university level Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification / Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and experience teaching acting to college-level students. Preferred Qualifications Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Acting, Theatre Performance, Directing or commensurate professional experience. Equipment Operated Studio sound system, basic office / classroom equipment and Smart-classroom equipment (computer, monitor, projector and audio equipment). 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 Barbara Zahora Chair of the Theatre Conservatory Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA)
Email : BZahora@roosevelt.eduPhone : 312-341-2161
