"Adjunct Faculty - Performance Department"

Adjunct Faculty - Performance Department

College/School: Chicago, IL - The Theatre School

The Theatre School's Performance Department invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching opportunities, for the 2025-2026 Academic Year, within the following areas:

• Acting
• Directing
• Movement
• Voice & Speech
• and Intimacy Directing/Coordinating.

In order to best serve the students, part-time faculty are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities of a faculty member that are commensurate and consistent with the faculty member's qualifications and the best interests of DePaul.

Qualifications:

M.F.A., PhD or equivalent professional experience in the subject area to be taught is required. Equivalent professional experience would be at least 10 years of professional experience or 5 years of professional experience and an undergraduate degree in a related field. A commitment to teaching is required; teaching experience on the college level is strongly desired. Ongoing activity in the relevant field is also desired.

Application Instructions:

Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter (1)
C.V. (1)

Close Date: Jun 30, 2026

Salary Information: The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $5,000 and $6,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement: DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here.