Job Description:
Berklee College of Music invites applications for a part-time faculty member in the Contemporary Writing and Production Department. The Contemporary Writing and Production Department includes 35 faculty members who provide specialized instruction in composition, orchestration, arranging, and production techniques, focusing on contemporary music styles and music technology tools. The department serves over 560 students in the contemporary writing and production major, the writing for television and new media specialization, and the Mediterranean music minor, as well as serving all st dents at Berklee College of Music in the arranging core courses.
The ideal candidate is an experienced composer and arranger for contemporary vocal ensembles and a dedicated teacher who will actively contribute to the department and the Berklee community, fostering an inclusive learning space that supports all students regardless of their background and identity. This part-time position reports to the chair of the Contemporary Writing and Production Department in the Professional Writing and Music Technology Division.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility for this position is to teach Vocal Writing courses in the Contemporary Writing and Production Major, which focuses on writing and production techniques for vocal ensembles of different sizes and configurations in various contemporary music styles, including vocals with rhythm section, background vocals in a large ensemble, and a capella groups.
Experience and Qualifications:
Significant past and current professional experience as a composer and arranger for contemporary vocal ensembles of different sizes and configurations in a variety of contemporary music styles, including vocals with rhythm section, background vocals in a large ensemble, and a capella groups
Relevant music production experience working with vocalists in professional recording studio environments and live performances
Experience singing and directing contemporary vocal ensembles
Experience in preparing high-quality vocal scores using notation software
Experience recording and producing vocals using Digital Audio Workstations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A willingness to adhere to an established curriculum and to prepare course content and supplemental materials
An interest in working in a diverse workplace with a multicultural multi-talented student body
Bachelor’s Degree in Music or equivalent professional experience
Experience teaching contemporary vocal writing preferred
Start date:
This is a part-time faculty position with an expected start date of September 1, 2024. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.
Submission process:
Electronic applications only. Candidates should submit the following materials in PDF format at berklee.edu/jobs. All materials should be addressed to the attention of Amparo Edo Biol, Chair of Contemporary Writing and Production at Berklee College of Music, and uploaded to the resume/cover letter section of the application.
Please submit:
A letter of application that addresses the candidate’s qualifications
A current curriculum vitae
Links to online resources that are representative samples of the candidate’s work, including audio/video materials and at least one notated score that features vocals in contemporary styles
Name and contact information for at least three professional references
Incomplete applications will not be considered. This search will remain open for submissions until the position is filled.
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 hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
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.*