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

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.

This position entails the following category of instruction:

Weekly applied violoncello 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 Violoncello Performance;
• Bachelor of Music Education;
• Bachelor of Musical Arts;
• Bachelor of Arts;
• Master of Music in Violoncello Performance;
• Master of Music in Orchestral Studies, with a Violoncello concentration;
• Professional Diploma in Orchestra Studies, with a Violoncello concentration.

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

Job Duties:

• High level of active engagement toward student recruitment.
• Successful retention of students by means of effective and healthy pedagogy.
• Participation in adjudication of recitals, Strings & Guitar juries, and Strings & Guitar auditions.
• Clear and timely communications.
• Timely submission of all grades.
• Consistent usage of Roosevelt University email address (to be assigned upon onboarding).
• Submission of a studio syllabus each semester (university-mandated template will be provided) documenting all studio policies, expectations, procedures, and grading criteria.

Compensation for applied studio teaching generally ranges from $90 to $120/hour based on an established hourly rate negotiated at the time of hire per the candidate’s qualifications and experience and the needs of the given program.

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.

Years of Experience Required: 1-3

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required:

Minimum Qualifications: Please see knowledge, skills, and abilities required section.

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.

Working Conditions: Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds). May be exposed to loud noise from instrument and voice practice rooms on-site.

Priority Application Instructions:

Departmental Contact Information:

Adam Neiman, Associate Professor of Piano & Chair of the Music Conservatory

• Do you have University or college level teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No