Part-time Faculty, Africana Studies
Part-time Faculty, Africana Studies
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
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Job Description:
Berklee College of Music invites applications for a Part-Time Faculty member in the Africana Studies Department, housed in the Africana Studies Division. The successful candidate will teach remote/online sections of Music of the African Diaspora, a course that examines the impact of the African Diaspora on music worldwide. The position will begin Fall 2024 and may be renewed.
The successful part-time faculty member will report to the Chair of Africana Studies. The ideal candidate will have content expertise and will be a skilled educator. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a teaching philosophy that articulates a commitment to student-centered and cultural competency. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate their commitment to Africana Studies and their particular approach to training creative artists.
Qualifications
The start date for the position is September 1, 2024.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
Faculty
Berklee College of Music invites applications for a Part-Time Faculty member in the Africana Studies Department, housed in the Africana Studies Division. The successful candidate will teach remote/online sections of Music of the African Diaspora, a course that examines the impact of the African Diaspora on music worldwide. The position will begin Fall 2024 and may be renewed.
The successful part-time faculty member will report to the Chair of Africana Studies. The ideal candidate will have content expertise and will be a skilled educator. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a teaching philosophy that articulates a commitment to student-centered and cultural competency. The ideal candidate will be able to articulate their commitment to Africana Studies and their particular approach to training creative artists.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in ethnomusicology, musicology, Africana Studies, African Diasporic Studies or Black Music Studies (Ph.D. preferred)
- Research specialization in African, African Diasporic, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, Black, and/ or African American creative expression (with emphasis in music)
- Minimum of three academic years of collegiate teaching experience
- Record of creative scholarship/ professional activity
- Demonstration of collaboration and participation in professional organizations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Command of technology to support professional work as well as to advance teaching & learning
- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
- Teach sections of Music of the African Diaspora and/ or Global Diasporic Musics, as assigned
- Attend Department meetings and contribute to the Africana Studies Department, Africana Studies Division and Berklee at large.
- Engage in professional development to maintain and continually advance teaching skills
- Attend College-wide events (e.g., Opening Day, Berklee Teachers on Teaching) and follow all other guidelines per the Faculty Contract Agreement
- Other duties as assigned
The start date for the position is September 1, 2024.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
- Electronic applications only. Please submit application materials in PDF or Word format at berklee.edu/jobs. Address your cover letter to: Africana Studies Part-Time Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Dr. Michael Mason, Chair, Africana Studies Department.
- Candidates should submit:
- A cover letter of interest outlining background and qualifications
- A curriculum vitae (including contact information for at least three references)
- Note: Supporting materials may be requested as the search progresses
- Review of applications will begin immediately.
- This search will remain open for applications until the position is filled.
- Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
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