| 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 Theater Division is seeking a full-time Musical Theater faculty member to teach studio-based performance classes in both the B.F.A. and M.F.A. Musical Theater programs. Areas of expertise may include 21st century/contemporary musical theater, redefining race in the Broadway musical, song interpretation and acting integration, pop/rock, audition technique, and the deconstruction of race and gender in the musical theater canon. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will have a history of helping students achieve a significant level of mastery, and will be committed to establishing a forward-thinking pedagogy for multi-genre performers. Faculty are expected to participate in teaching, professional and artistic service, and service to the institution, as well as participation in the life of the Theater Division. Qualifications: -
Dedication to redefining the American musical regarding authenticity of racial, gender, ethnic, and sexual identity -
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in musical theater, theater, directing, acting, or equivalent. Masters or terminal degree preferred -
Minimum 5 years professional performance or directing in the theater field (Broadway, New York, or LORT regional theater experience a plus) -
At least 2 years of teaching experience in higher education setting -
Comprehensive knowledge of theater repertoire and performance history, and specific knowledge of various training styles preferred. -
Experience designing and developing curriculum preferred Who we are: Consistently ranked among the top musical theater programs in the world, Boston Conservatory at Berklee offers a new model for theater education that is committed to empowering students to create their own artistic path. We believe in the study of theater as a creative process for discovering one's authentic self, developing an empathetic imagination, and exploring truths about the world. In our classrooms and on our stages, we celebrate individual identity and diversity in all forms. In our classrooms and on our stages, we celebrate individual identity and diversity in all forms. Through values of respect, discipline, collaboration and generosity, our programs in musical theater and contemporary theater promote artistic discovery and professional readiness. Our MT program is a community comprised of 60 faculty and 320 students. SUBMISSION PROCESS: Electronic applications only. Please submit the following application materials in PDF or Word format. All attachments should be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section. -
Letter of application outlining your teaching experience, artistic and academic qualifications, and reasons for wanting to teach the students at Boston Conservatory at Berklee -
Current resume or CV -
Names, titles, and contact information for at least three (3) references -
Links to reviews, videos or examples of professional accomplishments or creative works are welcomed APPLICATION REVIEW and DEADLINE
1) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2) The position will remain open for applications until filled. Boston Conservatory at 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. 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: Faculty |
