Berklee Online Instructor

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Online Education, the Berklee Online Instructor is responsible for facilitating undergraduate and/or graduate courses for Berklee Online, the online extension school of the college. Responsibilities include posting weekly announcements, monitoring discussion activities, responding to group and private messages from students, grading assignments on time, and scheduling and holding weekly one-hour Live Class sessions per program cycle.

Berklee Online (BOL), the online school of Berklee, delivers access to Berklee’s acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world. Berklee Online’s award-winning online courses, multicourse certificate programs, and undergraduate and graduate degree programs are accredited and provide lifelong learning opportunities to people interested in music and working in the music industry.

The Berklee Online Instructor facilitates courses in a professional manner, as assigned by the Senior Director of Online Education. Responsibilities include:

• Posting weekly announcements, including but not limited to a course welcome and weekly introduction to the lesson

• Scheduling and conducting weekly online Live Class sessions within each program cycle, using one or more of the web conferencing media tools, such as video and screen sharing

• Monitoring discussion activities

• Responding to group and private messages

• Grading and providing prompt and personalized assignment feedback

• Determining whether each participant has adequately completed the requirements for the course(s)

• Participate in at least two out of four professional training sessions offered every academic year, either in person via Zoom or by viewing archived recordings.

Prompt grading and detailed feedback are an integral part of a student’s overall educational experience within each program cycle. The Instructor must remain current in grading all assignments that are submitted on schedule. Late assignments are to be handled consistently, per the Instructors guidelines, communicated to the students at the start of each program cycle.

Berklee's Academic Policies apply.

The Berklee Online Instructor is expected to deliver original, accurate, and current information and course materials. Any material utilized as part of the course offering must not contain any content that may constitute infringement of copyright or other literary rights, or otherwise violate the legal rights of any individual or entity. Any materials such as discussion activity posts, private message, live class feedback, and announcements created by the Instructor for the purpose of classroom instruction are jointly owned by Instructor and Berklee, and both parties may use the materials for any purpose.

The Instructor is required to comply with all Berklee conduct policies and procedures applicable to faculty and staff, including without limitation, Berklee’s Relationships Policy and Berklee’s Equity Policy and Process. The Instructor is also responsible for ensuring their work with Berklee Online does not represent a conflict of interest and does not conflict with any other agreement or work the Instructor is engaged in.

During each program cycle, the Instructor cannot render services to anyone other than Berklee with respect to the preparation, development, or delivery of substantially similar online programs which in the opinion of the Berklee would interfere with the sale or licensing of the course(s) assigned, without the prior written consent of Berklee.

We seek applicants who have a strong identification with the mission of the college, with a passion for music and education, as well as a solid background in their respective field of expertise, with very strong organizational skills. The Instructor  will be interacting with students constantly, so strong communication skills and a passion for helping people are essential. In addition, applicants to this position will be in possession of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise pertaining to the course(s) assigned

• Several years of experience teaching in a higher education setting

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Internet access, computer, and necessary software as dictated by the requirements of the course(s) assigned

• Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate at all levels in an articulate, cordial, and professional manner

• Ability to fulfill teaching requirements in a timely and consistent manner in all course(s) assigned

• Strong understanding of the music and arts industries

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a self-directed manner

• Familiarity with online platforms and technologies

• Familiarity with contemporary music, music technology, and leading musical figures

• Working knowledge of various word processing and music education tools

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:
Berklee Online Instructor