Full-time Faculty, Electronic Production (EDI)

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

1d•$59,863 - $111,500•Onsite

About The Position

Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, is seeking applicants for a full-time faculty position in its Electronic Production and Design (EPD) department. The EPD Department is redefining 21st-century musicianship, educating artists, producers, performers, technologists, designers, and innovators who merge creativity with technological fluency. The department's curriculum covers music production, sound design, immersive audio, electronic performance, AI, coding, game audio, interactive media, new musical instrument design, and emerging creative technologies. This specific position is within the Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) principal instrument performance program. The college seeks a visionary artist, performer, and educator with an established international reputation as an electronic music recording and performing artist. The ideal candidate will have a significant body of original music, a distinctive artistic voice, and a sustained record of professional performances, recordings, and creative projects. They will inspire students to develop artistry, technical mastery, and performance virtuosity, contributing to the evolution of electronic music performance pedagogy. This is a full-time, academic-year teaching position with a renewable contract, anticipated to start in January 2027. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and professional experience.

Requirements

An established international reputation as an electronic music recording and performing artist.
A significant discography and body of original creative work, including commercially or critically recognized recordings, performances, and artistic projects.
Extensive professional performance experience as a solo artist, collaborative artist, and/or member of internationally recognized touring acts.
Demonstrated performance virtuosity on one or more electronic musical instruments or controller-based performance systems.
Experience performing across diverse settings, including clubs, concert halls, festivals, immersive environments, and multidisciplinary productions.
Expertise in designing, building, and performing with sophisticated electronic performance systems integrating hardware and software.
A strong Deep knowledge of contemporary electronic music genres and performance practices.
Experience directing ensembles, leading rehearsals, and coaching performers.
A vision for advancing the pedagogy of electronic music performance and the Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) as a contemporary principal instrument.
Experience teaching at the collegiate, professional, or workshop level and developing instructional materials and curriculum.
Excellent communication, mentorship, and collaborative skills with the ability to contribute to a diverse academic community.
A college degree and prior teaching experience is highly desirable
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
A commitment to being a good community member in working with students and colleagues from all backgrounds is essential.

Responsibilities

Primary obligation is to Berklee and to support the mission of the department, division, and college
Teach, Advise, and perform related duties as outlined in the faculty agreement
Perform service to the college and service to the profession
Serve on committees as assigned by the department chair, divisions dean, and/or provost
Participate in Berklee-sponsored and administered campus climate and culture and accessibility programming
Attend College-wide events (e.g., New Faculty Orientation, Opening Day, BTOT)
Attend department meetings as informed and contribute to the faculty community of the EPD Department, Professional Writing & Technology Division, and Berklee
Teach courses as assigned within the Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) performance curriculum, including private instruction, electronic music theory and notation, performance study labs, electronic instrument and performance rig design, musical direction for electronic and mixed-instrumentation ensembles, live performance preparation, music production and sound design fundamentals, and related areas of creative practice and emerging technologies.
Develop and advance the Electronic Digital Instrument (EDI) principal instrument through curriculum design, pedagogical innovation, technical studies, performance practice, repertoire development, and assessment strategies.
Maintain high standards of integrity and collegiality in the conduct of duties