Full-Time Faculty, Jazz Composition

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[size=x-large]About the job[/size]
[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]We invite applications for two full-time faculty positions in the Jazz Composition Department. The successful candidates will be motivated, creative professionals who are committed to excellence in teaching, have a demonstrated record of successful collaboration, and enjoy working in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. 

Primary teaching responsibilities will include: teaching composition courses that incorporate advanced jazz composition skills; leading jazz composition related ensembles; working one-on-one with students in Directed Study as they prepare their graduation portfolio and make the transition from student to industry professional; and developing and refining curriculum and programming to prepare students for the challenges of the music industry, including use of current technology.

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif][size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Primary teaching responsibilities include teaching all concentrate classes, including writing courses for small and large ensembles, leading jazz composition related ensembles, Directed Study lessons, and working in conjunction with other departments to develop cross-curricular efforts.

Qualifications:

Significant current and past experience as a professional jazz performer, arranger and composer
A demonstrated track record of high-profile work and/or work with high profile artists
Well-developed performance and production skills
Significant classroom teaching experience, high-level harmonic understanding and notational ability
Demonstrated comfort level with the use of technology in and out of the classroom
Master’s degree or equivalent collegiate teaching experience
The ability and sensibility to learn and build upon the current Jazz Composition curriculum
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Electronic applications only. Please submit the following materials through this website and address your materials to: Full-time faculty Jazz Composition Search Committee, Attn: Eric Gould, Chair, Jazz Composition Department, Berklee College of Music.

Letter of Application
A current resume or CV
A statement of your teaching philosophy
Names and contact information for at least three (3) references
Links to websites or online resources with representative samples of your work (include corresponding lead sheet/separate lyric sheets)
Appointment to begin September 1, 2017. This is a nine-month full-time position. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

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[size=medium][font=Merriweather, serif]Founded on the revolutionary principle that the best way to prepare students for careers in music was through the study and practice of contemporary music. For more than half a century, the college has evolved to reflect the state of the art of music and the music business. With more than a dozen performance and nonperformance majors, a diverse and talented student body representing more than 70 countries, and a music industry “who’s who” of alumni, Berklee is the world’s premier learning lab for the music of today—and tomorrow.[/font][/size]

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