Adjunct Instructor – Performing Arts Administration

Position Information Position Rank Adjunct Instructor Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Adjunct Instructor – Performing Arts Administration Category Adjunct Posting Number T000163 Location Chicago Open Date 10/21/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled? No 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 to teach an online class, ARTM 480.98/ARTM 380.98 – TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY AND ITS ROLE IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, to graduate students in the Master’s in Performing Arts Administration Program for the upcoming spring semester, 01/20/26 to 05/11/26. Class size for the Spring 2026 semester will most likely be less than 10 students.
This class will be delivered fully online. The instructor does not need to be located in the vicinity of Chicago. Topics covered should include: the role of technology in marketing and distribution, including social media, the internet, streaming, radio, TV, podcasts, etc.; the use of technology to increase access; the use of technology to expand and sustain audiences.

Applications will be reviewed as received and the deadline to submit is by November 12th. 

Please note the the pay for this position is dependent on enrollment.

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 each semester (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

Master’s degree in Music or a related field

University or college level teaching experience.

Years of Experience Required 1-3 Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree; substantial professional experience and documented success in technology strategies at a performing arts organization. Preferred Qualifications University or college level teaching experience. Equipment Operated Working Conditions Remote capacity. Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information Jim Iorio, Co-Chair of the Interdisciplinary Conservatory[email protected](312) 341-2347