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Assistant Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Position Number: 2201369
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Liberal Arts

Berklee is the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs at its campuses in Boston, Massachusetts and Valencia, Spain, and through its award-winning distance learning program, Berklee Online. Dedicated to nurturing the creative and career potential of the world's most inspired artists, Berklee's commitment to arts education is reflected in the work of its students, faculty, and alumni—hundreds of whom have been recognized with Grammy, Tony, Oscar, and Emmy Awards.

At Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee, students explore interdisciplinary approaches to music, dance, theater, film, business, healthcare, education, technology, and more. Our pioneering youth programs reach underserved classrooms throughout the U.S. and beyond. With students and alumni from more than 100 nations and educational partners across the world, we are forging new connections among art forms, musical traditions, and technologies to build a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative global arts community.

Learn more at https://www.berklee.edu.

Job Description:

Berklee College of Music is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Chair of the Liberal Arts and Sciences Department. The Department, one of the largest at Berklee, serves students at both Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. It offers an innovative Liberal Arts and Sciences Program including courses and minors in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. Berklee's Liberal Arts and Sciences offerings are designed to empower students to advance personal communication,
engage in critical and creative thinking, and develop holistically as citizens of the world and informed artists.

Reporting to and working in partnership with the Chair of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Assistant Chair will serve as an academic and administrative leader of the Department. (This is a 12-month administrative position with a renewable contract.)

The Assistant Chair will be an accomplished educator with a demonstrated record of administrative experience in higher education (preferably in an arts environment). They must have strong leadership qualities, managerial experience, and organizational skills. Additionally, they will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of constituencies on- and off-campus. They will bring vision for the future of Liberal Arts and Sciences learning and enthusiastically join a strong administrative team and lead a vibrant faculty. The ideal candidate will be student centered and dedicated to the education of artists.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Represent the Liberal Arts and Sciences Department as an administrative leader on-and off-campus

Advance the student experience and the work of the Department, the Division, and the College

Contribute to curriculum development, review, and management

Assist with faculty and staff recruitment, hires, development, mentoring, and evaluation

Assist with the development of class schedules and teaching assignments for faculty

Advise students

Assist with the oversight of the Center for Liberal Arts Tutoring programs and services

Assist with facilitating placement screenings for English language (ESL), mathematics, and foreign languages

Assist with the Music and English Intensive Program (MEIP)

Assist with managing Department budget and maintain accurate records

Advance the College mission and strategic goals

Assist with formalizing and achieving Departmental goals

Serve on Department, Division, and College committees

Facilitate Liberal Arts guest artists, initiatives, publications, and events

Maintain professional engagement

Teach a minimum of one Liberal Arts course per fall/spring semester

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree in a Liberal Arts discipline (non-music doctoral degree, preferred)

Demonstrated administrative and leadership experience

College or university teaching experience in a Liberal Arts discipline

Record of ongoing creative scholarship/professional activity

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong command of technology to support teaching and administrative tasks

Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion

START DATE
The start date for the position is Summer 2021.

SUBMISSION PROCESS
1. Electronic applications only. Please submit the following application materials in PDF or Word format atberklee.edu/jobs. All materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section. Address your cover letter to: Liberal Arts Assistant Chair Search Committee, Attn: Dr. Darla Hanley, Dean, Professional Education Division, and Dr. Michael Mason, Chair, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Berklee College of Music.

2. Candidates should submit:

A cover letter of interest outlining background and qualifications

A curriculum vitae (including contact information for at least three references)

Note: Supporting materials may be requested as the search progresses

APPLICATION REVIEW AND DEADLINE
1. Review of applications will begin immediately.
2. This search will remain open for applications until the position is filled.

Berklee College of Music is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

The above information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position will remain open for applications until filled.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.