| Job Description: COVID-19 Hring Update: Please note we have paused hiring for this position until further notice. However, we encourage you to submit your application, resume and cover letter. Once recruiting resumes, we will contact those applicants whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of the position. Boston Conservatory at Berklee invites applications for the position of Assistant Chair of the Voice Department. The ideal candidate for this position will be a motivated, creative professional who is committed to excellence in the education of singers, has a demonstrated record of teaching and performance, and enjoys working in a campus community that actively promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. This is a 12-month full-time administrative position with renewable contract; the initial appointment will begin September 1, 2020 . Compensation is commensurate with professional experience. Voice Department at Boston Conservatory at Berklee:
The Voice Department is situated within the Music Division and comprises the Voice Performance Program, the Choral Studies Program, the Opera Program, the Vocal Pedagogy Program. The Department offers 10 unique degree programs to 120 voice majors at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate levels. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - National and international recruitment for students in all voice-area programs;
- Management of guest artists and masterclass series;
- Management of departmental outreach
- Production of Latinx Concerts, Spirituals Concerts, and related programs
- Oversight of departmental juries, pre-recitals, auditions, etc.
- Teaching based on individual's experience and area of specialization
- Assist Chair with:
- faculty supervision, evaluation, and development
- development of curricular and extra-curricular offerings
- student advisement
- management and development of the Vocal/Choral Intensive summer program for high school aged singers
- supervision of the department's musical and educational direction, including development and implementation of department goals and objectives, curriculum management and development, fulfilling strategic vision and goals
Required Skills: - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population
- Administrative expertise
- High degree of organization
- Pedagogical expertise in the classroom and/or in the studio
Required Qualifications: - Master's Degree or comparable professional experience
- Minimum of 3 years teaching in accredited Higher Education Institution
- Minimum of 2 years administrative experience
- A demonstrated openness to diverse musical styles and ways of learning/teaching
- Experience in, and enthusiasm for, working with a diverse faculty and student body
Submission Process: Electronic applications only. Please submit the following materials in PDF or Word format at berklee.edu/jobs . *All application materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section. APPLICATION REVIEW and DEADLINE
1) For full consideration, applications and supporting materials must be received by December 15, 2019.
2) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3) The position will remain open until filled. Boston Conservatory at Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of the conservatory community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. Applicants who are both interested and qualified should submit the following materials:
* Cover letter that addresses the applicant's capabilities and experiences.
* A resume or CV. Currently enrolled Berklee students may not apply for staff or faculty positions.
The above information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position will remain open for applications until filled. Berklee 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. Employee Type: Chair |
