Part-Time Faculty, SuperCollider and Computational Sound

Job Description:

The Electronic Production and Design Department at Berklee College of Music seeks a part-time faculty member to teach courses in SuperCollider computational sound and algorithmic music systems.

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in SuperCollider as a platform for sound synthesis digital signal processing (DSP) algorithmic composition and interactive audio systems. The faculty member will guide students in developing both technical proficiency and creative fluency through code-based approaches to sound creation and musical expression. This position supports Berklees growing emphasis on creative coding generative systems immersive audio experimental electronic music and emerging creative technologies.

This is a part-time faculty position with the opportunity to teach throughout the academic year with a renewable contract initial appointment beginning in September 2026. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.

• Teach undergraduate courses focused on SuperCollider and computational approaches to sound and music generation and exploration.

• Guide students in the application of sound synthesis digital signal processing algorithmic composition and real-time audio programming through SuperCollider.

• Guide students in the design and implementation of custom synthesis instruments generative music systems and interactive audio applications.

• Teach foundational and advanced programming concepts as they relate to music and sound.

• Develop assignments and projects that integrate technical understanding with artistic practice and creative problem solving.

• Provide mentorship and feedback on student projects and performances.

• Participate in departmental activities and collaborate with faculty across electronic music sound design coding and immersive media initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Professional or academic expertise in SuperCollider.

• Strong understanding of digital signal processing sound synthesis and computer music systems.

• Experience creating original work using code-based approaches to sound and music.

• Ability to teach both technical concepts and creative applications.

• Excellent communication mentoring and teaching skills with the ability to translate complex concepts in coding sound synthesis and digital signal processing into engaging student-centered learning experiences.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent professional achievement.

• College-level teaching experience.

• Experience with algorithmic composition generative music or interactive audio systems.

• Knowledge of additional creative coding environments such as Max/MSP ChucK TidalCycles Python or related technologies.

• Active artistic research or professional practice in electronic music sound art computational media or music technology.

The Electronic Production and Design Department prepares students for careers at the intersection of music technology performance and innovation. Students engage with contemporary practices including electronic music production sound design digital instrument performance coding immersive audio game audio interactive media and emerging creative technologies.

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Hiring Range: Part-time Faculty as of 9/1/26: $66.96-$138 per hour. Salaries for faculty positions vary by academic rank; Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor and Professor. Candidates are placed into arank following the final completion of the interview process based on qualifications experience and alignment with institutional needs.

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