Artist-Teacher of Clarinet

Artist-Teacher of Clarinet

Position Rank - Adjunct Faculty
Track - Non-Tenure Track
Position Title - Artist-Teacher of Clarinet
Category - Adjunct
Posting Number - T000169
Location - Chicago
Open Date - 02/20/2026
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.
This position entails the following category of instruction:Weekly applied clarinet lessons taught onsite at the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) Chicago campus, working with students enrolled in the following degree programs:Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance;Bachelor of Music Education;Bachelor of Musical Arts;Bachelor of Arts;Master of Music in Clarinet Performance;Master of Music in Orchestral Studies, with a Clarinet concentration;Performance Diploma in Clarinet Performance;Professional Diploma in Orchestra Studies, with a Clarinet concentration.
Job Duties:High level of active engagement toward student recruitment.Successful retention of students by means of effective and healthy pedagogy.Participation in adjudication of recitals, Woodwind juries, and Woodwind auditions.Clear and timely communications.Timely submission of all grades and attendance.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 is a part-time position with a cap of 20 total teaching hours per week.The salary for this position is approximately $110/hr.
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 - Bachelor's degree; significant teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.Documented record of consistent professional experience and visibility as a performer and teacher.Commitment to robust student recruitment.
Years of Experience Required - 2 years teaching experience
Required Education - Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required
Minimum Qualifications - See Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Section.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree; significant teaching and/or performing experience will be considered in place of earned degrees.Experience in collegiate-level teaching.Excellent interpersonal skills.
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 - Adam Neiman, CCPA Music Conservatory Department Chair Email: aneiman@roosevelt.edu Tel: (312) 341-3781
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