Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice
Position Title Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

Position Summary
The mission of the Chicago College of Performing Arts is to graduate students seeking a career in music, education, theatre, or arts administration, who are confident, passionate, knowledgeable, and capable of functioning in the professional arena, and who are dedicated to the practice of art to serve the cause of human dignity and to effect positive change in their communities.

The Interdisciplinary Conservatory at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to serve as Director of the Vocal Jazz “New Deal” Ensemble. This is a part-time position offering a unique opportunity to shape an innovative, cross-disciplinary ensemble at one of Chicago’s most distinctive performing arts institutions, and to mentor the next generation of jazz and contemporary voice artists in a creative, collaborative environment.

Instructional Focus
Primary: Directorship of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Secondary: Potential for weekly applied Jazz and Contemporary Voice 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 Jazz and Contemporary Performance

Bachelor of Music Education

Bachelor of Musical Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Potential for teaching in other relevant areas as assigned.
Job Duties

Cultivate and sustain a rehearsal culture grounded in effective, healthy, and student-centered pedagogy.

Support the retention of enrolled students through engaged mentorship.

Participation in recruitment activities, including auditions.

Participation in program meetings, recital adjudications and juries.

Maintain clear and responsive communication with students, faculty, and staff, utilizing assigned Roosevelt University email.

Meet institutional expectations for grade submission, syllabus preparation, and mandatory University training.

This is a part-time position with a cap of 20 total teaching hours per week.

Compensation

Vocal Jazz Ensemble Direction: Annual stipend of $7,200 ($3,600/semester).

Applied Studio Instruction: $80–$90/studio hour, commensurate with experience.

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.

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

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
Standard office technology (copier, scanner, computer) and studio environment.

Working Conditions
Standard climate and noise-controlled office, studio, and classroom environment. Position is largely sedentary, calling for frequent use of wrist for typing. May be exposed to loud voices and/or instruments from students practicing.

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