Adjunct Faculty - Theatre Studies Department

Posting Details Job ID:

47735

College/School:

Chicago, IL -

The Theatre School Position Description:

The Theatre School's Theatre Studies Department invites expressions of interest in part-time faculty teaching opportunities, for the 2025-2026 Academic Year, within the following areas: Art Leadership/Theatre Management, Comedy, Dramaturgy/Criticism/Dramatic Literature, Theatre for Young Audiences/Education and Engagement, Playwriting, Theatre History and Theatre Arts. 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:

Considerations:

Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enroled or under-enrolled.

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: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

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