Full Time Faculty, Instrumental Methods & Contemporary Music Education
Full Time
Boston, MA 02215
Posted
Job description
Job Description:
Berklee College of Music invites applications for a full-time faculty member in the Music Education Department. The Department offers an innovative Music Education curriculum including an undergraduate music teacher licensure program, undergraduate minors in Musical Instrument Repair and Teaching Artistry, and three innovative graduate programs, two of which focus on music education for students with autism and other disabilities. Berklee’s Music Education offerings are designed to empower students to create their future in music education by learning cutting-edge pedagogical practices, exploring new technologies and contemporary perspectives, and teaching while they learn. This is a 9-month position (fall/spring semesters) with opportunity for teaching during the summer semester. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Reporting to and under the supervision of the Chair of Music Education, the ideal candidate will have content expertise in one or more areas of music education pedagogy and practice, with an emphasis on making music education relevant and responsive to the students of today. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in pedagogical practices that engage students in a wide range of settings, including seminars and classes, supervising independent student projects and Master’s theses, and student advising sessions. They will be a student centered, collaborative educator-scholar-leader-artist who is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of music educators.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Terminal degree in Music Education
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Experience teaching at the PK12 and college/university levels
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Record of creative scholarship/professional activity
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Demonstration of collaboration and participation in professional organizations
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Command of technology to support professional work and advance teaching and learning
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Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Dedicated to advancing the education of future music teachers
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a particular aspect of contemporary music education, which could include (but is not limited to) hip hop music education, modern band, bluegrass or other American Roots musics, culturally responsive music teaching, teaching popular music, or teaching vernacular music of the Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, and/or African Diaspora in music education.
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Teach foundational undergraduate and graduate music education courses, which could include Keyboard Class for Music Education, Foundations of Music Education, and Multicultural Music Education.
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Develop and teach at least one new graduate Special Topics course
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Supervise student teachers (with the possibility of coordinating student teacher placements)
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Supervise graduate student independent projects, including Master’s theses and Research/Teaching Projects (serving as a graduate advisor and committee member)
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Prepare syllabi for all assigned courses
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Attend Department meetings and contribute to the faculty community of Music Education, the Professional Education Division, and Berklee
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Engage in professional development to maintain and continually advance teaching skills
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Engage in service to the profession
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Attend College-wide events (e.g., Opening Day) and follow all other guidelines per the Faculty Contract Agreement
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Other duties as assigned
START DATE
The start date for the position is September 2023.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. Electronic applications only. Please submit application materials in PDF or Word format at
berklee.edu/jobs
. Address your cover letter to: Music Education Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Dr.Cecil Adderley, Chair of Music Education,, Berklee College of Music.
2. Candidates should submit:
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A cover letter of interest outlining background and qualifications
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A curriculum vitae (including contact information for at least three references)
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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.
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.*
Employee Type:
Faculty
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