Full-time Faculty, Music History

Job Description:

Berklee College of Music invites applications for a Full Time Faculty of Music History in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Department. The Department, one of the largest at Berklee, serves students at both Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. It offers an innovative Liberal Arts and Sciences Program including courses and minors in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. Berklee's Liberal Arts and Sciences offerings are designed to empower students to advance personal communication, engage in critical and creative thinking, and develop holistically as citizens of the world and informed artists.

Reporting to and under the supervision of the Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the ideal candidate will have content expertise and be skilled in pedagogical practices that engage students in education that is meaningful and relevant to the times. Additionally, they will be student-centered and dedicated to the role of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the education of artists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree in Musicology, Ethnomusicology, or related discipline (Ph.D. preferred)

• Experience teaching courses at the college level that explore various topics in Western

• Art Music, especially those of the common practice period or later; and/or the music/music making of other cultures around the globe.

• Possess content expertise in one or more of the following areas: the study of historical musicology; popular music in America, broadly defined; and/or non-Western musics

• Record of creative scholarship/professional activity

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Command of technology to support profession work and advance teaching and learning

• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach courses in History of Music as assigned

• Submit syllabi for all courses assigned

• Attend Department meetings and contribute to the faculty community of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Professional Education Division, and Berklee

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

• Engage in service to the profession

• Attend College-wide events (e.g., Opening Day) and follow all other guidelines per the Faculty Contract Agreement

• Other duties as assigned

START DATE
This is a full-time teaching position with a 9-month commitment (Fall and Spring semesters) and a renewable contract. Compensation and rank are commensurate with professional experience.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

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

2. Candidates should submit:

• A cover letter of interest outlining background and qualifications.

• A curriculum vitae (including contact information for at least three references)

• 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.

3. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Hiring Range:

Full-time Faculty as of 9/1/24: $56,427-$105,000

Salaries for faculty positions vary by academic rank; Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Candidates are placed into a rank following the final completion of the interview process, based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with institutional needs. 

 Please visit the Berklee Total Rewards page for a complete listing of benefits.

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.

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