Berklee Online Instructor

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Berklee Online (BOL), the online school of Berklee, delivers access to Berklee’s acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world. Berklee Online’s award-winning online courses, multicourse certificate programs, and undergraduate and graduate degree programs are accredited and provide lifelong learning opportunities to people interested in music and working in the music industry. The Berklee Online Instructor facilitates courses in a professional manner, as assigned by the Senior Director of Online Education. Responsibilities include posting weekly announcements, including but not limited to a course welcome and weekly introduction to the lesson; scheduling and conducting weekly online Live Class sessions within each program cycle, using one or more of the web conferencing media tools, such as video and screen sharing; monitoring discussion activities; responding to group and private messages; grading and providing prompt and personalized assignment feedback; and determining whether each participant has adequately completed the requirements for the course(s). Instructors are expected to participate in at least two out of four professional training sessions offered every academic year, either in person via Zoom or by viewing archived recordings. Prompt grading and detailed feedback are an integral part of a student’s overall educational experience within each program cycle. The Instructor must remain current in grading all assignments that are submitted on schedule. Late assignments are to be handled consistently, per the Instructors guidelines, communicated to the students at the start of each program cycle. Berklee's Academic Policies apply. The Berklee Online Instructor is expected to deliver original, accurate, and current information and course materials. Any material utilized as part of the course offering must not contain any content that may constitute infringement of copyright or other literary rights, or otherwise violate the legal rights of any individual or entity. Any materials such as discussion activity posts, private message, live class feedback, and announcements created by the Instructor for the purpose of classroom instruction are jointly owned by Instructor and Berklee, and both parties may use the materials for any purpose. The Instructor is required to comply with all Berklee conduct policies and procedures applicable to faculty and staff, including without limitation, Berklee’s Relationships Policy and Berklee’s Equity Policy and Process. The Instructor is also responsible for ensuring their work with Berklee Online does not represent a conflict of interest and does not conflict with any other agreement or work the Instructor is engaged in. During each program cycle, the Instructor cannot render services to anyone other than Berklee with respect to the preparation, development, or delivery of substantially similar online programs which in the opinion of the Berklee would interfere with the sale or licensing of the course(s) assigned, without the prior written consent of Berklee.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise pertaining to the course(s) assigned.
Several years of experience teaching in a higher education setting.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Internet access, computer, and necessary software as dictated by the requirements of the course(s) assigned.
Strong identification with the mission of the college.
Passion for music and education.
Solid background in their respective field of expertise.
Strong communication skills.
Passion for helping people.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with online platforms and technologies.
Familiarity with contemporary music, music technology, and leading musical figures.
Working knowledge of various word processing and music education tools.

Responsibilities

Facilitate undergraduate and/or graduate courses for Berklee Online.
Post weekly announcements, including course welcome and weekly lesson introductions.
Schedule and conduct weekly online Live Class sessions using web conferencing tools.
Monitor discussion activities.
Respond to group and private messages from students.
Grade assignments and provide prompt, personalized feedback.
Determine if participants have adequately completed course requirements.
Participate in at least two professional training sessions per academic year.
Handle late assignments consistently according to established guidelines.
Deliver original, accurate, and current information and course materials.
Comply with all Berklee conduct policies and procedures.
Ensure work does not represent a conflict of interest.
Cannot render services to others for substantially similar online programs without written consent.