Chair Of Bass

Berklee College of Music

Boston, Massachusetts, US
Base: $150,000 - $170,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Master's degree or equivalent professional experience
Demonstrated expertise as a bass specialist
Record of successful collegiate-level teaching
Berklee College of Music seeks an accomplished musician-educator to serve as Chair of the Bass Department, providing academic, artistic, and administrative leadership

Job Summary

  • Berklee College of Music seeks an accomplished musician-educator to serve as Chair of the Bass Department, providing academic, artistic, and administrative leadership.
  • The role involves overseeing curriculum development, supervising faculty, supporting student success, and managing departmental resources in alignment with institutional priorities.
  • The ideal candidate must be deeply grounded in bass performance and pedagogy with fluency across diverse musical styles including jazz, classical, and contemporary genres.

Matching Summary

Berklee College of Music seeks an accomplished musician-educator to serve as Chair of the Bass Department, providing academic, artistic, and administrative leadership.

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $170,000; 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 bass specialist
  • Record of successful collegiate-level teaching
  • Experience leading academic or artistic teams
  • Ability to work within unionized academic environment

Nice-to-have

  • Budget management and strategic planning experience
  • Curriculum development and assessment experience
  • Experience developing external partnerships
  • Fluency across jazz, classical, rock, R&B, Latin, gospel styles

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Significant professional standing as a bass specialist
  • Collegiate-level teaching record
  • Leadership experience in arts administration
  • Union governance experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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