Assistant Chair, Professional Music

Berklee College of Music

Boston, MA, US
Base: $125,000 - $151,210; bonus/equity: not speci...
Master's degree or equivalent experience
Expertise in popular music genres
Administrative leadership background
The Assistant Chair provides leadership in implementing artistic and educational goals with a focus on student support and operations

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Chair provides leadership in implementing artistic and educational goals with a focus on student support and operations.
  • The role involves advising students on academic progress, career goals, and artistic development while fostering an inclusive community.
  • Candidates must possess expertise in popular music genres such as R&B, Hip-Hop, K-Pop, Afrobeats, Latin, and World music.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Chair provides leadership in implementing artistic and educational goals with a focus on student support and operations.

Salary

Base: $125,000 - $151,210; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience
  • Expertise in Popular Music genres
  • Administrative leadership background
  • Student advising and career development
  • Curriculum development and review

Nice-to-have

  • Previous college teaching experience
  • Unionized environment management
  • Budget oversight and strategic planning
  • External partnership development
  • Inclusive practices commitment

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree required
  • Popular music genre expertise required
  • Administrative leadership experience required
  • Teaching minimum one course per semester
  • Professional engagement in the industry

Work Rights

Not specified

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