Berklee College of Music invites applications for the position of Full-time Faculty, Global Entertainment and Music Business in the Berklee Valencia Graduate Studies and Undergraduate Program in Valencia, Spain. The initial appointment will begin as early as August 1, 2013 (September 1 at the latest). Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience.
Under the supervision of the Program Director of the Global Entertainment and Music Business program, the faculty member will teach courses, advise students, evaluate and make recommendations to revise curriculum and ensure student success. Faculty will participate actively in the work of the programs, and serve as members of college and campus committees, as appropriate. The faculty will further help to develop experiential learning and internship opportunities for students. Additionally, the faculty member will create master class seminars and develop on-campus music business events.
Faculty will 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
Experience and Competencies:
- Fluent in English
- Masters degree with appropriate professional experience required; Doctoral degree preferred
- Experience teaching at the graduate level with an emphasis on management, marketing, and/or economics (other specialties to the music industry will also 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
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 emoyon@berklee.edu. Address your cover letter to: Full-time Faculty Search, Global Entertainment/Music Business, Attn: Emilien Moyon.
The start date for the position is August 1, 2013.
Complete applications must be received no later than Monday, June 3rd, 2013.
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.
