Part Time Faculty, Business of Live Events - Live Music Production & Design

Job Description:

BerkleeNYC is searching for a recognized professional to teach and continue to develop the class “Entrepreneurship and Business Practices in Live Music Event Production”.

BerkleeNYC invites applications for a Part-Time faculty member of the Live Music Production and Design department.

The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, Live Music Production and Design Specialization explores a forward-thinking approach to the design, management, and execution of live music productions. Students receive training in performance technologies including sound design, lighting design, projection mapping, LED panel technology, stage design and management, computer aided design, and video production, all supported by experiential opportunities.

Reporting to and under the supervision of the Program Director of Live Music Production and Design, the ideal candidate will have content expertise and be skilled in pedagogical practices that engage students and make business and management education relevant. As a recognized professional in this topic area, the faculty member will be responsible for teaching and the continued development of the class “Entrepreneurship and Business Practices in Live Music Event Production”.

QUALIFICATIONS

• All Faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated in order to participate in any activities on campus

• Experience teaching at the university level

• Record of creative scholarship/professional activity

• Extensive experience in live concert management, touring, accounting and general business practices

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching one weekly 2 hour graduate level business class in the LMPD department in the spring semesters on campus at 441 W53rd street NYC

• Hold weekly office hours on campus, advising students in the Masters of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program at BerkleeNYC

• Serve as faculty advisor as needed for students in the above program, including serving on the jury for culminating experience thesis projects

• Teach the standard business practices necessary for success as a freelance audio, video, or lighting technician

• Teach the standard management practices found in live music events including venue operation and touring management

• Present relevant case studies that demonstrate the budgets, schedules, logistics and income streams found in concert tours and music venues

• Attend Department meetings and contribute to the faculty community of Live Music Production Design Design, BerkleeNYC, and Berklee

• Engage in professional development to maintain and continually advance teaching skills

Submissions: Electronic applications only. Please submit the following application materials in PDF or Word format. All materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section.

Please send:

• A letter of application

• A current resume or CV

• Three professional references & their contact information.

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

• You may be asked to submit additional materials after your application has been reviewed by the search committee.

Deadline: Review of application materials will start on Dec 5th, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

The hiring range for this position is $70.00 - $125.00 per hour (depending upon rank).

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