Adjunct Instructor, Master of Arts in Theatre Directing

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 of directing to teach a brief summer class to graduate students in our Master of Arts in Theatre Directing program.

This is a 1.5 credit hour module that is part of a broader sequence of classes in directing and will consist of nine class sessions delivered to approximately 18 students. This class should address issues, strategies and practical techniques for the early-career director in rehearsing and staging Contemporary Plays. The instructor will be supported in crafting an effective lesson plan for this unique program.

Dates:

June 22, 23 & 25

June 29, 30 & July 2

July 6, 7 & 9

Class meeting times:
Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 10:45 a.m.

The salary for these nine class sessions: $1,991.00

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 (university-mandated template will be provided) documenting all class policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria.

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