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Full-time Faculty, Composition
Location:
Boston, MA
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Job Description:Berklee College of Music invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Composition Department. The Composition Department is looking for an experienced conductor of musical theater who is committed to excellence in teaching, has a demonstrated record of national or international musical engagement with contemporary music, and enjoys working in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Under the supervision of and reporting to the Chair of Composition Department, this full-time faculty member's primary duties include teaching individual lessons in conducting, core conducting classes Conducting 1 & 2, introductory and advanced courses in musical theater direction, and other courses in the areas of the candidate's specialization. Service to the College includes academic advising, faculty meetings, office hours, developing the Theater Music Direction Conducting Minor program, and other duties as assigned. A commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the curriculum and community is important to this role. This is a 9-month full-time faculty position with renewable multi-year contract; initial appointment to begin September 1, 2024. Rank and compensation are commensurate with professional experience. Qualifications Strong professional experience and active profile as conductor and music director in musical theater and related skills Additional experience as conductor of other genres such as orchestra, choir and/or popular music preferred Innovative ideas about teaching core music and advanced conducting classes Excellent communication and collaborative skills Experience and willingness to work within a diverse faculty and student body Master's Degree or equivalent professional experience Classroom teaching experience in higher education preferred Who we are: Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Berklee is the world's largest independent music college and the premier institution for the study of contemporary music and the performing arts. Founded on jazz and popular music rooted in the African cultural diaspora, our comprehensive curriculum is distinctly contemporary in its content and approach, and embraces the principal musical movements of our time. The Composition Department teaches to excellence, preparing composition majors and conducting minors for a professional career, and educating all college students in core harmony, counterpoint and conducting classes. We offer four conducting minor tracks, in Contemporary, Musical Theater Direction, Choir and Music Education. The Conducting Minor in Music Theater Direction is a comprehensive and innovative curriculum that offers students an individualized approach to developing their own conducting and music direction skills and style, incorporating their influences alongside in-depth training in the contemporary music of today and traditional western concert music. Electronic applications only . Please submit the following materials in PDF or Word format, at https://www.berklee.edu/jobs . Address your materials to: Composition Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Richard Carrick, Chair, Composition Department. Letter of application A current resume or curriculum vitae, with worklist Links to videos, websites, or online resources that are representative samples of the candidate's work Names, titles and contact information for at least three (3) references Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin February 22, 2024 . The position will remain open for applications until filled. Berklee College 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. Berklee's mission is to educate, train, and develop students to excel in music as a career. *Currently enrolled Berklee students may not apply for staff or faculty positions. 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 XXXX@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-XXXX. 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: FacultyPDN-9b2258a9-aaab-4b3c-bf4a-71e5551cb3ae
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