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Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice

Roosevelt University Chicago, IL

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Roosevelt University
  3. Location Chicago, IL
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Faculty
  6. Posted Jun 1, 2026
  7. Reference pa-8769
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Artist Faculty, Jazz and Contemporary Voice at Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
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.

Position Description
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.

This position entails the following categories of instruction:

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. 
  • Applied studio instructors: Participation in recruitment activities, including auditions.
  • Applied studio instructors: 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 [email protected].

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected].
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