Part-Time Faculty, SuperCollider and Computational Sound
About The Position
The Electronic Production and Design Department at Berklee College of Music seeks a part-time faculty member to teach courses in SuperCollider, computational sound, and algorithmic music systems. The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in SuperCollider as a platform for sound synthesis, digital signal processing (DSP), algorithmic composition, and interactive audio systems. The faculty member will guide students in developing both technical proficiency and creative fluency through code-based approaches to sound creation and musical expression. This position supports Berklee's growing emphasis on creative coding, generative systems, immersive audio, experimental electronic music, and emerging creative technologies. This is a part-time faculty position with the opportunity to teach throughout the academic year with a renewable contract, initial appointment beginning in September, 2026. Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.
Requirements
- Professional or academic expertise in SuperCollider.
- Strong understanding of digital signal processing, sound synthesis, and computer music systems.
- Experience creating original work using code-based approaches to sound and music.
- Ability to teach both technical concepts and creative applications.
- Excellent communication, mentoring, and teaching skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts in coding, sound synthesis, and digital signal processing into engaging, student-centered learning experiences.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or equivalent professional achievement.
- College-level teaching experience.
- Experience with algorithmic composition, generative music, or interactive audio systems.
- Knowledge of additional creative coding environments such as Max/MSP, ChucK, TidalCycles, Python, or related technologies.
- Active artistic, research, or professional practice in electronic music, sound art, computational media, or music technology.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses focused on SuperCollider and computational approaches to sound and music generation and exploration.
- Guide students in the application of sound synthesis, digital signal processing, algorithmic composition, and real-time audio programming through SuperCollider.
- Guide students in the design and implementation of custom synthesis instruments, generative music systems, and interactive audio applications.
- Teach foundational and advanced programming concepts as they relate to music and sound.
- Develop assignments and projects that integrate technical understanding with artistic practice and creative problem solving.
- Provide mentorship and feedback on student projects and performances.
- Participate in departmental activities and collaborate with faculty across electronic music, sound design, coding, and immersive media initiatives.
Benefits
- Compensation is commensurate with professional experience.
- Please visit the Berklee Total Rewards page for a complete listing of benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
