Audio Adjunct Faculty Pool, School of Audio and Music
Columbia College Chicago hires scholars, creative professionals, and other industry-experienced Adjunct Faculty to teach courses on a part-time basis. These positions are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding.
About the role
The School of Audio and Music offers courses in disciplines including:
- Audio Arts (Recording, Live Sound, and A-V System Design)
- Music Performance and Songwriting
- Music Production
- Music Composition for Media
- Music Technology (Hardware and Software Design)
- Sound Design for Media and Stage
Requirements
To be qualified to teach at the college, candidates must possess:
- A degree at least one level above the level at which they teach, with a terminal degree in the relevant discipline as the preferred credential.
- In terminal degree programs, faculty members will possess the same level of degree.
- In occasional cases, demonstrated currency in a specialized discipline and a sustained history of distinguished professional work, compelling creative achievements, or other significant experience in the relevant field may be considered as an alternative to the required degree.
Pay
Entry-level compensation rate for teaching one 3-credit course as of Fall 2026 is $5,635.00. Compensation for courses that carry fewer or more than three credits will be prorated accordingly.
Benefits
- Affordable health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefit program
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment coverage
- Paid and unpaid leave options
- Work/life benefits
- Educational assistance programs
- Retirement and financial planning benefits
Additional Information
- This is a union position.
- This position is overtime ineligible.
- Position subject to a background screening.
Columbia College Chicago actively promotes access to an expansive array of social and cultural theories, practices, and perspectives. We seek individuals with a demonstrated ability to work with students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds, and whose creative, scholarly, and/or professional work contributes to a rich educational experience consistent with our mission.