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Boston Conservatory at Berklee invites applications for a full-time open rank faculty position in Musicology in the department of Composition, Contemporary Music, and Core Studies. The ideal candidate for this position will be a motivated, creative professional who is committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship, has a robust record of course design, and who enjoys working in a campus climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. This is a full-time faculty position with a renewable contract; initial appointment to begin September 1, 2026. Compensation and rank are commensurate with professional experience.

Core Studies at Boston Conservatory:

Core Studies includes Music History and Music Theory, and includes all courses in the Ear Training, Harmony & Counterpoint, Time & Rhythm, and Narratives of Music History sequences for undergraduates, as well as graduate seminars, advanced Theory/Musicology electives, and review courses for MM students. The Core Studies area reaches all degree-seeking students in the Music Division.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary duties in Music History within Core Studies can include teaching any of the core undergraduate requirements within the Narratives of Music History sequence, graduate review courses, electives, required graduate courses (such as research and bibliography courses) and graduate seminars, as well as assisting with placement testing, sitting oral comprehensive exams, and curricular design. Other duties and responsibilities will be based on needs of the department, the candidate's individual experience along with areas of the candidate's specialization, as well as service and committee assignments as needed. The ideal candidate will have particular experience teaching music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, as well as the early 20th century through the contemporary period.

Required Skills:

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students in classroom contexts

• Experience teaching in a seminar- or lecture-style classroom

• High level of familiarity with diverse contemporary repertoire, composers, and performers

• Commitment to supporting a diverse student body, with demonstrated experience fostering inclusion and belonging in teaching, recruitment, and curricular design

• Preferred: experience teaching music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods, as well as the early-mid 20th century, experience with teaching Research Methods/Bibliography/Writing courses

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Musicology, Ph.D. preferred

• Minimum 4years teaching in accredited higher education institution as instructor of record

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Willingness to work within a diverse faculty and student body

Submission Process:

Electronic applications only. Please submit the following materials in PDF or Word format for documents, or audio/video links at berklee.edu/jobs. All application materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section. Address your materials to: Music Division Faculty Search Committee, Attn: Mischa Salkind-Pearl, Chair of Composition, Contemporary Music, and Core Studies, Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• One-page teaching philosophy

• Phone and email contact information for three (3) references

• Documentation of teaching:

  Sample syllabus for a course you designed or adapted

Application Review and Deadline:

1) For full consideration, applications and supporting materials must be received by April 1, 2026.

2) Incomplete applications will not be considered.

3) The position will remain open for applications until filled.

Hiring Range:
Full-time Faculty as of 9/1/25: $58,120-$105,000
Salaries for faculty positions vary by academic rank; Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Candidates are placed into arank following the final completion of the interview process, based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with institutional needs.
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This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

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