Adjunct Faculty: Instructor of Voiceover Basics

Category Adjunct Posting Number T000181 Location Chicago Open Date 11/03/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Part-Time Working Hours Position Summary 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 ( CCPA ) at Roosevelt is comprised of three Conservatories: Music, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Theatre. Our faculty and staff maintain successful professional careers in their chosen fields alongside their commitment to training and educating our students in preparation to enter performing arts industries. The Theatre Conservatory seeks an adjunct instructor to teach an introductory course in commercial voiceover. Objectives for the course include: Developing foundational skills in preparation and analysis of commercial copy for voiceover Introduction to key voiceover categories: commercial, narration, and character work Gaining technical proficiency on mic and industry knowledge needed to produce professional-quality auditions that meet industry expectations.

Time: The course meets on Thursdays from 9:30am-12pm. Compensation: $3,982 for 3 credit hours. Applications will be reviewed immediately with an expected start date for Spring 2027 semester. 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 [email protected].

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected] .

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Successful applicants will have been recently active in professional voiceover for commercials, narration, animation and audiobooks. A working knowledge of established voice and speech techniques and pedagogies in professional voice development, such as Linklater, Rodenburg, and Knight-Thompson is a plus. Years of Experience Required 1-2 years teaching at the university level.​ Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required Master of Fine Arts ( MFA ) in Acting, Theatre performance, or related professional experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Please see Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required section.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts ( MFA ) in Acting, Theatre performance, or related professional experience. Equipment Operated ​​Studio sound system, basic office/ classroom equipment and Smart-classroom equipment (computer, monitor, projector and audio equipment). Working Conditions Standard climate-controlled office environment is provided. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10-15 pounds).

Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States? Yes No Do you have at least 1-2 years teaching at the university level? (Open Ended Question) Do you have an earned Bachelors degree in a related field? Yes No Are you a current student?

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