Artist-Teacher of Double Bass Job at Roosevelt University in Chicago
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
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.
Position Summary:
This position entails the following category of instruction:
Weekly applied double bass 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 Double Bass Performance;
- Bachelor of Music Education;
- Bachelor of Musical Arts;
- Bachelor of Arts;
- Master of Music in Double Bass Performance;
- Master of Music in Orchestral Studies, with a Double Bass concentration;
- Performance Diploma in Double Bass Performance;
- Professional Diploma in Orchestra Studies, with a Double Bass 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 years
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Certification/Licensure Required:
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.
Departmental Contact Information:
Adam Neiman, Associate Professor of Piano & Chair of the Music Conservatory
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