Berklee is now accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Faculty Member of Independent Recording and Production. This is a nine-month position with a renewable contract. Initial appointment will start January 1, 2024. Academic rank and compensation commensurate with experience.
Function:
Under the supervision of and reporting to the Chair of Music Production and Engineering Department, this full-time faculty member in Independent Recording and Production will provide instruction in professional DAW-based recording and production practices and techniques, as well as technical audio
engineering and related topics.
Required qualifications:
○ 5 years minimum professional experience as a producer/engineer with national/international credits
○ Mastery of industry-standard in-the-box DAW production methodologies and practices
○ Expertise in technical areas including: audio signal flow, microphone technologies and applications, studio acoustics, professional session protocols, advanced recording, editing and mixing techniques, and DAW workflows
○ Expertise in music production topics including: project management from idea inception to final delivery; diverse aesthetic sensibility; fluency in analysis and discussion of effective arrangement and song form; artist relations; music business experience including developing budgets and interfacing with labels or other financial sponsors
○ Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
○ Proven track record of commitment to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with respect for people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
○ Ability and willingness to work with a diverse faculty and student body
○ Musical ability and background preferred
○ Teaching experience preferred
The successful candidate will demonstrate mastery of the tools and techniques of music production and engineering through an engaging and compelling live in-studio class presentation.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Electronic applications only. Please submit the following application materials in PDF or Word format at berklee.edu/jobs. All materials should be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section and addressed to the IRP Faculty Search Committee.
Please submit:
• Letter of application
• Current resume or CV
• Discography
• Names, titles, and contact information for at least three (3) references
• Links to videos, websites, or online resources that are representative samples of the candidate’s work
Candidates may be asked to submit additional materials after the application has been reviewed by the search committee.
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.