Faculty, Core Studies; Musicology

Position Overview

Boston Conservatory at Berklee invites applications for a full‑time open‑rank faculty position in Musicology in the department of Composition, Contemporary Music, and Core Studies. The appointment will commence September
12026 under a renewable contract. Compensation and rank are commensurate with experience.

Core Studies includes Music History and Music Theory and offers courses in Ear Training, Harmony & Counterpoint, Time & Rhythm, and Narratives of Music History for undergraduates, as well as graduate seminars, advanced Theory/Musicology electives, and review courses for MM students.

Teaching core undergraduate requirements within the Narratives of Music History sequence, graduate review courses, electives, required graduate courses (such as research and bibliography courses) and graduate seminars; assisting with placement testing, sitting oral comprehensive exams, and curricular design. Additional duties will be based on departmental needs, candidate experience, and service and committee assignments.

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students in classroom contexts.
• Experience teaching in seminar or lecture‑style classroom settings.
• High level of familiarity with diverse contemporary repertoire, composers, and performers.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse student body and demonstrated experience fostering inclusion and belonging in teaching, recruitment, and curricular design.

• Experience teaching music of the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
• Experience teaching music of the early‑mid 20th century.
• Experience teaching Research Methods, Bibliography, and Writing courses.

• Master's Degree in Musicology;
  Ph.D. preferred.
• Minimum 4 years teaching in an accredited higher‑education institution as instructor of record.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work within a diverse faculty and student body.

• Electronic applications only.
• Submit Resume, Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, one‑page teaching philosophy, phone and email contact information for three references, documentation of teaching (sample syllabus), and links to audio/video if applicable.
• Applications must be received by April
  12026.

Full‑time Faculty (beginning September
12025): $58,120–$105,000. Salary varies by academic rank. Benefits information is available on the Berklee Total Rewards page.

Berklee affirms its commitment to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces. Reasonable accommodations are provided for persons with disabilities.

Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.