Job Description:
BerkleeNYC invites applications for a Part Time faculty member in the Live Experience Design Department.
The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, Live Experience Design Specialization explores a forward-thinking approach to the design, management, and execution of live productions spanning music and the arts, through corporate and sporting events. Students will receive training in performance technologies including sound design, lighting design, projection mapping, LED panel technology, stage design and management, computer aided design, and video production, all supported by experiential opportunities. Immersion into entrepreneurship, storytelling, and design thinking will round out a comprehensive toolkit for aspiring creatives in the live experience space.
Reporting to and under the supervision of the Program Director of Live Experience Design, the ideal candidate will have content expertise and be skilled in pedagogical practices that engage students and make education relevant. Additionally, they will be student-centered and dedicated to the role of Live Experience Design in the education of artists.
As a recognized professional in this topic area, the faculty member will be responsible for teaching:
Sound Design for Live Events: Students enrolled in CMAT 575 - Sound Design develop mastery of the sound aspects of a live event. Initial focus will be on working effectively as a stage hand, A2, A1, front of house engineer, monitor engineer, playback engineer, and theatrical sound designer. Additional focus will be placed on storytelling and artistically conveying emotion through sound, safety, standard practices, situational awareness, efficiency, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. The course is structured around the design, technical direction, and operation of many streaming and installation events with class members functioning as the producers, designers, programmers, operators and crew. The events are complex artistically, technically, and logistically. Specific focus is placed on system integration, information technology, spatial audio, complex lighting cues, multiple audio mixes, live video processing, streaming from multiple locations, and presenting a smooth
professional show with complex technical requirements under tight time constraints.
QUALIFICATIONS
All Faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated in order to participate in any activities on campus
Experience teaching at the university level (preferred)
Record of creative scholarship/professional activity
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion
Extensive professional experience as a theater sound designer, live sound engineer and studio recording engineer
Strong experience with Ableton Live for mixing editing and playback in live event contexts
Knowledge of integrating sound with digital lighting systems, and broadcast video technologies
Enthusiastic about innovations in theater, concert, broadcast and installation sound technology
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach 1 section of Sound Design for Live events: a 3-hour graduate-level course offered on campus at 441 W53rd street NYC.
Hold weekly office hours on campus, advising students in the Masters of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program at BerkleeNYC
Serve as faculty advisor as needed for students in the above program, including serving on the jury for culminating experience thesis projects
Lead and support students in the production of theatrical, broadcast, installation and concert events.
Teach a wide range of production technologies focused on, but not limited to, sound design, live sound audio mixing techniques, digital signal processing, microphone techniques, wireless audio technology, and sound system specification and tuning.
Demonstrate to students professional working practices in live event production
Relate in-class work to real-world professional situations
Support students in their artistic and technical development
Demonstrate how sound design supports the meaning of the art and enhances the audiences’ and performers’ experiences
Submit syllabi for all courses assigned, which will be developed collaboratively with the Program Director
Attend Department meetings and contribute to the faculty community of Live Experience Design, BerkleeNYC, and Berklee
Hold weekly office hours
Contribute to the development of the Live Experience Design program.
Engage in professional development to maintain and continually advance teaching skills
Submissions: Electronic applications only. Please submit the following application materials in PDF or Word format. All materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section.
Please send:
● A letter of application
● A current resume or CV
● Three professional references & their contact information.
● Links to websites or online resources with representative samples of your work
● You may be asked to submit additional materials after your application has been reviewed by the search committee.
Deadline: Review of application materials will start immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
The hiring range for this position is $70.00 - $125.00 per hour (depending upon rank).
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.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed 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, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
