Employment at Berklee
Position Title: Full-Time Faculty, Global Entertainment/Music Business
| Department: | Berklee – Valencia Campus |
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| Position Number: | 10-245 |
| FLSA Status: | Exempt |
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Description
Berklee College of Music invites applications for the position of Full-time Assistant or Associate Professor, Global Entertainment and Music Business in the Berklee Valencia Graduate Studies and Undergraduate Program. This is a three-year position with a renewable contract. The initial appointment will begin as early as August 1, 2012 (September 1 at the latest). Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Under the supervision of the Program Director, Global Entertainment and Music Business, the faculty teach courses, advise students, evaluate and make recommendations to revise curriculum, and ensure student success. Faculty participate actively in the work of the programs, and serve as members of college and campus committees, as appropriate. Faculty also help to develop experiential learning and internship opportunities for students. Additionally, faculty create master class seminars and develop on-campus music business events.
Faculty work collaboratively with Berklee colleagues to ensure the highest academic standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Teach courses in Graduate Programs, Undergraduate Global Studies Curriculum and short, special programs and workshops in Berklee Valencia, as appropriate
• Development of teaching and learning materials for the courses
• Teach courses in Berklee Boston when required, if appropriate
• Advise students in the programs, ensuring their success
• Participate actively in the work of the program
• Serve as a member of college and campus committees
• Participate in admissions and fellowship recommendations
• Implement, review and evaluate curriculum, recommending revisions as appropriate
• Participate in faculty and professional development
• Participate in marketing and recruitment, as appropriate
• Participate in institutional advancement activities, alumni events, academic ceremonies
• Manage short programs and workshops when requested.
• Develop relationships with the society and the music industry at a local and international level
• Create internship and experiential learning opportunities for students
• Organize master classes and on-campus music business events
• Engage in research activities, writing and publishing articles
Qualifications
• Fluent in English
• Doctorate required; Masters degree with appropriate experience will be considered
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in college teaching with an emphasis on marketing, entrepreneurship, or law (other specialties to the music industry may be considered)
• Extensive knowledge of the international music industry
• Existing relationships with European and United States music companies and the desire to build additional relationships
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Desire to conduct research on the music industry through Berklee’s Rethink Music program
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and consensus-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with a wide variety of constituents in Boston and Valencia
• Entrepreneurial attitude with track record of creative problem solving
• Experience developing curricula in a business program
• Flexibility to adapt to changing surroundings and situations
• Expertise in advising students
• Excellent technology skills
• Aptitude for embracing diversity in individuals, perspectives, musical styles, and curriculum
• Ability to work in both traditional and non-traditional settings
• Ability to navigate in a complex academic setting, and build relationships
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to function effectively in a constantly changing environment
• Passion for music and the creative process
*** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION ***
Interested candidates should submit:
• Cover letter explaining qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references
(Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials at a later date.)
Electronic applications only. Please use email attachments in either Word or PDF format and send to hjames2@berklee.edu. Address your cover letter to: Full-time Faculty Search, Global Entertainment/Music Business, Attn: Allen Bargfrede.
The start date for the position is August 1, 2012.
Complete applications must be received no later than Friday, March 16, 2012.
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.