Full Time Faculty, Composition (Boston Conservatory)

Job Description:

Boston Conservatory at Berklee invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty position in  Composition and Theory in the department of Composition, Contemporary Music, and Core Studies. The ideal candidate for this position will be a motivated, creative professional who is committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship, has a robust record of compelling performances of their compositions, and enjoys working in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. This is a 9-month full-time faculty position with a renewable contract; initial appointment to begin September 1, 2024. Compensation and rank are commensurate with professional experience.

Composition and Core Studies at Boston Conservatory:
The composition program offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, providing frequent opportunities for performances through our Composers Recital Series, collaborations with student large ensembles, and residencies with guest ensembles. Students are encouraged to experiment and work out ideas, and to treat each performance as a laboratory in which to explore new ideas. Degrees culminate in graduating recitals, and students are required to compose a capstone “thesis” composition.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary duties of this position in the Composition department include teaching private composition lessons as assigned, teaching sections of Composition Seminar, attending events of the Composers Recital Series, and participating in juries and admissions interviews and portfolio review as available. The individual hired may be asked to teach elective Theory courses or other composition-specific courses. Other duties and responsibilities will be based on needs of the department, the candidate’s individual experience along with areas of the candidate’s specialization, as well as service and committee assignments as needed.

Required Skills:

• Experience teaching private composition at the college level

• High level of familiarity with diverse contemporary repertoire, composers, and performers

• Experience teaching in a seminar- or lecture-style classroom

• Commitment to supporting a diverse student body, with demonstrated experience fostering diversity in programming, teaching, recruitment, or curation

• Ability to teach to diverse musical styles and ways of learning

• Commitment to fostering a robust student community through recruitment and admissions efforts

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Composition, Music Theory, or related subject

• Minimum 4 years teaching in accredited higher education institution

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Willingness to work within a diverse faculty and student body

Submission Process:
Electronic applications only. Please submit the following materials in PDF or Word format at berklee.edu/jobs. All application materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section. Address your materials to: Music Division Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Mischa Salkind-Pearl, Chair of Composition, Contemporary Music, and Core Studies, Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
 

Please submit:
● Cover letter
● Curriculum Vitae
● One-page teaching philosophy
● Phone and email contact information for three (3) references
● Three (3) work samples that demonstrate recent activity in your creative practice. Documentation in the form of scores, video, and audio are acceptable:
o Video(s) must be submitted via website link(s). (YouTube unlisted, Vimeo, etc.)

Diversity Mission Statement:
As a performing arts conservatory, we acknowledge that conservatory education has historically been focused on Western classicism. Boston Conservatory at Berklee is committed to reinventing this educational model through curricular and programmatic innovation that immerses our students in a wide range of artistic and aesthetic languages, engages them in understanding performing arts as cultural documents, and ensures equitable racial, ethnic, gender, and LGBTQ+ representation at every level of our institution. We are committed to removing barriers that may discourage any person from learning, teaching, and working with us.

Application Review and Deadline:
1) For full consideration, applications and supporting materials must be received by January 24, 2024.
2) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3) The position will remain open for applications until filled.

Berklee 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 [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