| Job Description: Berklee College of Music invites applications for part-time faculty position in the Songwriting Department. Appointment to begin September 2020. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience. Responsibilities: Primary teaching responsibilities will include teaching Songwriting technology courses, especially those related to performing with EDI, and courses related to the Songwriter-Producer Career path. Other courses assigned may include Lyric Writing and Songwriting courses, basic and advanced DAW courses, and career courses. Experience and Qualifications: - Teaching experience at the post-secondary level
- Credits as a professional songwriter with strong abilities as lyricist, composer and arranger-producer.
- Classroom teaching experience and strong notational ability.
- Well-developed technology skills, including use of Ableton Live, ProTools and Logic, and EDI instruments including Ableton Push 2
- Live performance experience using EDI's
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent teaching experience, preferably at the college or professional level.
- Knowledge of the Songwriting curriculum as it has developed at Berklee.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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. - A letter of application
- A current resume or CV
- Names and contact information for three references
- Links to websites or online resources with representative samples of your work
APPLICATION REVIEW AND DEADLINE: This search will remain open for applications until the position is filled. Currently enrolled Berklee students may not apply for staff or faculty position. 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 | 
