Full-time Faculty, Ear Training

Job Description:

Berklee College of Music invites applications for one full-time faculty position in the Ear Training Department. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and to helping students with diverse backgrounds and strengths in gaining the musicianship skills needed for success and creative expression.

The ideal candidate will be committed to supporting and promoting Berklee’s policies, goals, and values with regard to equity, diversity, and multicultural understanding. The candidate will be expected to teach across the core Ear Training curriculum. Appointment to begin September 1, 2024. This is a nine-month full-time position with a renewable contract. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. Please note that all Core Ear Training classes are held three times a week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday), in-person on the main Boston Campus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College classroom teaching experience in ear training and musicianship skills required

• Demonstrated excellence as a teacher, particularly regarding support for student success

• Proficiency in the moveable DO solfege system required

• Experience and current activity as a professional performer, composer, arranger, songwriter, producer, and/or other roles as a creative musical artist, ideally in varied contemporary styles of music

• Ability to use the voice, music notation, classroom technology, and course management technology for effective classroom instruction.

• Strong keyboard skills required

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in working with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to provide valuable departmental service to enhance pedagogy, curriculum, and teaching materials at Berklee

• Master’s degree in music or equivalent professional experience preferred; Bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent professional experience required.

• The ability and sensibility to learn and build upon the current Ear Training Curriculum 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach multiple levels of core Ear Training 1-4, including some advanced-placement entering courses as needed

• Be a leader in the department in advocating for and supporting student success

• Contribute to curriculum development and review, create new teaching materials, mentor new members of the Ear Training faculty, participate in committee meetings and projects, and work on interdepartmental projects that serve the College as a whole (when assigned as part of Service to the College)

• Attend departmental meetings

• Use the Learning Management System to support classroom instruction

• Other duties as assigned

SUBMISSION PROCESS:

Electronic applications only. Please submit the following materials in PDF or Word
format at berklee.edu/jobs. All application materials can be combined as one file and uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section.
 

Candidates should submit:

• Letter of Application

• Current resume or CV

• Statement of your teaching philosophy

• Names and contact information for at least three (3) references

• Links to websites or online resources with representative samples of your work

Application Review and Deadline:
1) For full consideration, applications and supporting materials must be received by March 15, 2024
2) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3) The position will remain open for applications until 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 may not 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 [email protected] 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