Full-Time Faculty Ensemble Contemporary Global Styles
Full-Time Faculty Ensemble Contemporary Global Styles
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Job Description
Job Description:
Berklee College of Music a global leader in contemporary music education is seeking a visionary fulltime faculty member to join the Ensemble Department in Fall 2025. This fulltime position reports to the Chair of the Ensemble Department in the Professional Performance Division.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in all areas of performance and ensemble technique. They will empower the next generation of musical innovators by sharing their deep expertise in performance and ensemble techniques and leverage their expertise in the creation of innovative courses and curriculum in and outside of the department. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and dynamic educator with a proven record of industry excellence and a passion for diverse musical genresfrom American Roots and global traditions to the forefront of contemporary styles.
As an influential mentor and role model the ideal candidate will inspire our diverse student body while collaborating closely with our esteemed faculty. In addition to their area of specialty comprehensive skill sets should also include digital music production and editing multimedia integration and digital distribution as well as an aptitude for leveraging emerging technologies such as AI in composition and performance analysis.
Experience performing or producing contemporary global styles including but not limited to Afrobeat Kpop Jpop Cpop and/or Contemporary Latin styles (i.e. Reggaetn Bachata Timba etc. will be strongly considered.
Candidates should demonstrate a robust background in ensemble direction and performance and have a strong record of collegelevel teaching. Ranking and compensation are commensurate with professional experience competencies and qualifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Professional Performance Division as assigned
Advance the student experience and the work of the Department the Division and the College
Contribute to curriculum development and review
Contribute to addressing Departmental goals
Serve on Department Division and/or College committees as assigned
Assist with student advising
Contribute to Ensemble Departmentsponsored special events
Other duties as assigned such as mentoring faculty supporting ensemble operations
QUALIFICATIONS
A successful track record as a performer with internationally recognized artists (recording television and live performance)
A minimum of 5years effective teaching experience and curriculum development at the college level preferred
A solid command of technology/production skills to support teaching and ensemble performances including digital music production and editing multimedia integration and digital distribution.
Experience with managing largescale productions
A record of creative scholarship/professional activity demonstrating academic excellence and professional service interdisciplinary collaboration is a plus.
Aptitude for embracing cultural diversity in individuals teaching perspectives and curriculum.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to excel within a teamoriented departmental culture
Master of Music (or equivalent professional experience) preferred
START DATE
The start date for the position is September 1 2025.
SUBMISSION
Electronic applications only. Please submit the following application materials in PDF or Word format at berklee/jobs. All materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover Letter application section.
Letter of Application 2page max)
A current resume or Curriculum Vitae
A Statement of your Teaching Philosophy 1page max)
Names and contact information for at least three 3 references
Links to websites or online resources with representative samples of your work
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Berklee College of Music is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty staff students and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion ancestry age national origin place of birth gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
As part of this commitment Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Team at or call.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
FacultyRequired Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
