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submission. Posting Details Position Information Position Rank Adjunct Faculty Track Non-Tenure Track Position Title Theatre History, Adjunct Category Adjunct Posting Number T000176 Location Chicago Open Date 06/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Part-Time Working Hours Position Summary 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 Summary: The Interdisciplinary Conservatory at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts is seeking two dynamic and experienced
instructors to teach THIS (Theatre History) 251- World Vernacular Artistry and THIS 253 – Performance Analysis to undergraduate students in the Interdisciplinary Conservatory as part of the College’s Core Studies curriculum for the upcoming fall semester, 8/31 to 12/19. These two classes are co-listed and co-taught with MUHL (Music History and Literature) 251 and MUHL 253. Specific class assignments and sections will
be determined based on applicant experience and interest with each instructor teaching a total of two class sections. MUHL/THIS 251, World Vernacular Artistry – This course will explore global vernacular artistry through primarily ethnographic methodologies focused on engaging with Chicago-area communities, including various diasporas. Topics covered include American vernacular and popular musics, vernacular theatre,
and non-Western musics and theatrical practices. MUHL/THIS 253, Performance Analysis – This course analyzes performance with methodologies and perspectives drawn from performance theory, artistic research, embodied knowledge studies, autoethnography, and critical response process. Previous syllabi and guidance will be provided to the instructors as needed.Compensation and Terms:These are part-time positions with each
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