Base: $137,000 - $160,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Master's degree or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated expertise as a brass specialist
Record of successful collegiate-level teaching
Berklee College of Music seeks an accomplished musician-educator to serve as Chair of the Brass Department, providing academic, artistic, and administrative leadership
Job Summary
Berklee College of Music seeks an accomplished musician-educator to serve as Chair of the Brass Department, providing academic, artistic, and administrative leadership.
The role involves overseeing curriculum for approximately 160 undergraduate students and supervising a faculty of ten brass specialists while ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
This position offers a competitive salary range of $137,000 to $160,000 and requires a candidate deeply grounded in brass performance and pedagogy across multiple musical traditions.
Matching Summary
Berklee College of Music seeks an accomplished musician-educator to serve as Chair of the Brass Department, providing academic, artistic, and administrative leadership.
Salary
Base: $137,000 - $160,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Refer to Total Rewards page
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Master's degree or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated expertise as a brass specialist
Record of successful collegiate-level teaching
Experience in academic leadership or arts administration
Ability to work within a unionized academic environment
Nice-to-have
Fluency across jazz, popular, and classical traditions
Budget management and strategic planning experience
Curriculum development and assessment experience
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices
Key Requirements
Master's degree required
Significant professional standing as a brass specialist