Roosevelt University is hiring: Artist-Teacher of Clarinet in Chicago

This part‑time clarinet teaching position is located at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University. The role involves teaching weekly applied clarinet lessons to students enrolled in a variety of degree programs on site at the CCPA Chicago campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach weekly applied clarinet lessons to students 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 (Clarinet concentration); Performance Diploma in Clarinet Performance; Professional Diploma in Orchestra Studies (Clarinet concentration).


• Engage in student recruitment and retention through active, effective pedagogy.


• Participate in adjudication of recitals, woodwind juries, and woodwind auditions.


• Communicate clearly and timely with students and faculty.


• Submit grades and attendance records in a timely manner.


• Use the Roosevelt University email address consistently during the employment period.


• Develop and submit a studio syllabus each semester using the university‑mandated template, documenting all studio policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria.

Job Details

Part‑time position with a maximum of 20 teaching hours per week. Salary approximately $110 per hour.

Title IX Contact Information

Title IX Coordinator: Natasha Robinson
Address: Auditorium Building, Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B
Phone: 312‑281‑3245
Email: TitleIX@roosevelt.edu

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or significant teaching and/or performing experience in lieu of a degree.


• Documented record of consistent professional experience and visibility as a performer and teacher.


• Commitment to robust student recruitment.


• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or significant teaching and/or performing experience in lieu of a degree.


• Experience in collegiate-level teaching.


• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Equipment Operated

Studio sound system, basic office/classroom equipment, and smart‑classroom equipment (computer, monitor, projector, audio equipment).

Working Conditions

Normal climate‑controlled office environment is provided. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, or pulling is required (typically less than 10‑15 pounds).