Bnyc Part Time Faculty, Songwriting & Production (Songwriting Focus)

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Berklee College of Music invites applications for a Part-Time faculty member in the Songwriting and Production Department.

The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, Songwriting and Production Specialization explores an integrated approach to the creation of popular music through the thorough examination of current practices in collaborative, technology-aided songwriting. Students will refine and bolster their artistic expression through analyzing current hit songs and writing music and lyrics, as well as furthering their technical skills through the examination of current production and writing styles and trends, utilizing the latest industry-standard software and hardware. Immersion into entrepreneurship, storytelling, and design thinking will round out a comprehensive toolkit for aspiring creatives in the songwriting and production space.

Reporting to and under the supervision of the Program Director of Songwriting and Production, the ideal candidate will have content expertise and be skilled in pedagogical practices that engage students and make education relevant. Additionally, they will be student-centered and dedicated to the role of Songwriting and Production in the education of artists.

Primary responsibilities for this position will include: Songwriting Techniques,Songwriting Seminar, and other related courses as assigned; incorporating advanced writing concepts and techniques in a variety of contemporary music styles, with an emphasis on commercial production; working one-on-one with Master’s students as they prepare their Culminating Experience and transition to their professional careers in the music industry; contribute to the curriculum development to reflect the changes in the music industry. This is a 9-month part-time faculty position with a renewable contract, appointment to begin on September 1, 2023. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.

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Submissions: Electronic applications only. Please submit the following application materials in PDF or Word format. All materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section.

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Deadline: Review of application materials will start on May 1, and will continue until the position is filled.

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