Part-time Faculty, Africana Studies
Part-time Faculty, Africana Studies
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Job Description
Job Description:
Berklee College of Music invites applications for a Part-Time Faculty member in the Africana Studies Department housed in the Africana Studies Division. The successful candidate will teach sections of AFST-221 Global Afrodiasporic Musics a required course for all College students that examines the impact of the African Diaspora on music worldwide. The position will begin Fall 2025 and may be renewed.
The successful part-time faculty member will report to the Chair of Africana Studies. The ideal candidate will have content expertise and will be a skilled educator. Additionally the ideal candidate will have a teaching philosophy that articulates a commitment to student-centered and cultural competency. 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 ethnomusicology musicology Africana Studies African Diasporic Studies or Black Music Studies (Ph.D. preferred)
Research specialization in African African Diasporic Afro-Caribbean Afro-Latinx 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 fostering diversity equity inclusion and belonging
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach sections of Global Afrodiasporic Musics as assigned
Attend Department 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 College-wide 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
The start date for the position is September 1 2025.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. Electronic applications only. Please submit application materials in PDF or Word format at Address your cover letter to: Africana Studies Part-Time 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. Review of applications will begin immediately.
2. This search will remain open for applications until the position is filled.
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.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
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:
FacultyEmployment Type
Part-Time
