Job Description

Position Rank

Assistant Professor

Track

Tenure Track

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Theatre, Acting

Category

Full-Time Faculty

Position Number

Posting Number

F0000228

Location

Chicago

Open Date

03/04/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Job Type

Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University seeks a passionate educator and experienced actor or director with a strong commitment to undergraduate conservatory training to join its dynamic faculty. The successful candidate will bring expertise in acting pedagogy, a demonstrated ability to inspire young artists, and a record of professional engagement in the field.

Responsibilities:

Primary load responsibilities of this position include teaching undergraduate acting courses that support CCPA’s undergraduate degree offerings for acting and music theatre students, with a focus on scene study, character and script analysis, and contemporary and 20th-century drama. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Stanislavski-based training, incorporating methodologies from Michael Shurtleff, Uta Hagen, and Michael Chekhov. They will also provide instruction in voice and speech development, drawing from techniques such as Linklater, Rodenburg, and Knight-Thompson. In addition to classroom teaching, the faculty member will direct departmental productions, mentor students in their artistic and professional development, and contribute to curriculum innovation. Active engagement in creative and/or scholarly work is expected, as well as participation in faculty service, including recruitment, auditions, and committee work. The successful candidate will be expected to foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment reflective of Roosevelt University’s founding commitment to

social justice, as well as best practices in contemporary theatre education.

CCPA retains an illustrious roster of faculty, many of whom hold distinguished professional -industry careers. CCPA ‘s Theatre Conservatory alumni routinely appear on camera and on prestigious stages across the globe. The composition of CCPA’s student body intersects with the Roosevelt University social justice mission, with a diverse student population hailing from a wide range of sociocultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

It is the College’s expectation that this faculty member possess qualities of consistent professionalism, organizational acumen, punctuality, and excellent communication skills, pursuant to fostering an engaging and welcoming environment for all students.


Please direct all inquiries to Nadine Gomes, Interim Chair of the Theatre Conservatory, ngomes@roosevelt.edu


Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link:

The salary range for this position is $52-$54K, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and 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 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 .

Special Instructions Summary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Please refer to minimum requirements

Years of Experience Required

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) or (MA) Master of Arts in Acting, Theatre Performance, Directing; bachelor’s degree considered along with significant, documented professional industry experience;
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the college level;
• Strong knowledge of Stanislavski-based training; familiarity with the methodologies of Michael Shurtleff, Uta Hagen, and Michael Chekhov.
• Demonstrated experience directing theatrical productions at the collegiate level;
• Familiarity with established techniques in professional voice and speech development, such as Linklater, Rodenburg, and Knight-Thompson;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse artistic environment;
• Potential for scholarly or creative contributions to the field, as well as engagement in departmental and university service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience as an actor, director, etc. in a major market in the United States;
• Experience with on-camera acting, movement training, or devised theatre;
• Professional affiliations (e.g., Equity, SAG-AFTRA, SDC);
• Experience in new play development or interdisciplinary collaboration.

Equipment Operated

Standard office technology (copier, scanner, computer) and studio environment.

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)

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Please direct all inquiries to Nadine Gomes, Interim Chair of the Theatre Conservatory, ngomes@roosevelt.edu

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