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Berklee College of Music invites applications for a fulltime Assistant/Associate Professor for Caribbean History in the Africana Studies Department housed in the Africana Studies Division. The successful candidate will teach sections of AfroCaribbean Music and Culture and other courses as assigned.
The successful fulltime faculty member will report to the Chair of Africana Studies. The ideal candidate will have content expertise and is a skilled educator. Additionally the ideal candidate will have a teaching philosophy that articulates a commitment to studentcentered and culturally competent education. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate their commitment to Africana Studies and their particular approach to training creative artists.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in Caribbean Studies Caribbean History Africana Studies African Diasporic Studies or Black Music Studies (Ph.D. preferred)
Research specialization in African African Diasporic AfroCaribbean AfroLatinx Black and/ or African American creative expression (with emphasis in music)
Minimum of three academic years of collegiate teaching experience
Record of creative scholarship/professional activity
Demonstration of collaboration and participation in professional organizations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Command of technology to support professional work as well as to advance teaching & learning
Commitment to Africana Studies approach to building a Beloved Community
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach sections of AfroCaribbean Music and Culture and other courses as assigned
Attend meetings and contribute to the Africana Studies Department Africana Studies Division and Berklee at large.
Engage in professional development to maintain and continually advance teaching skills
Attend Collegewide events (e.g. Opening Day Berklee Teachers on Teaching) and follow all other guidelines per the Faculty Contract Agreement
Other duties as assigned
START DATE
This is a fulltime teaching position with a 9month commitment (Fall and Spring semesters) and a renewable contract. The start date is Sept 1 2025. Compensation and rank are commensurate with professional experience.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. Electronic applications only. Please submit application materials in PDF or Word format at berklee/jobs. All application materials can be combined as one file and uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section. Address your cover letter to: Africana Studies AfroCaribbean Studies Faculty Search Committee Attn: Dr. Michael Mason Chair Africana Studies Department.
2. Candidates should submit:
A cover letter of interest outlining background and qualifications
A curriculum vitae (including contact information for at least three references)
Note: Supporting materials may be requested as the search progresses
APPLICATION REVIEW and DEADLINE
1 Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2 The position will remain open for applications until filled.
Berklee 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.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for faculty positions.*
This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.
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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.*
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