Job Description:

Berklee College of Music Valencia is seeking a part-time electric bass instructor for the Masters in Music in Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration) as well as undergraduate Study Abroad & First Year Abroad.. This part-time position reports to the Director of Masters in Music in Contemporary Performance. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and effective electric bass  instructor with a professional profile who can teach a variety of styles and levels (graduate and undergraduate)  and could teach private instruction lessons and possibly Ensembles if needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

● Active professional in electric bass with strong connection to the professional music scene

● Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in music, Master’s preferred 

● Must be able to speak and teach in English 

● Teaching experience, particularly to post-secondary undergraduate (18-22 years) and/or graduate (22 years and older) students

● Ability to teach contemporary music and a variety of styles (not just jazz or just pop) 

Have a broad musical and professional perspective to teach and guide master students

Ability to teach upright bass is an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

● Teach Private Instruction in electric bass  for CPPD, Study Abroad and First Year Abroad as needed

● Teach Ensembles for CPPD and Study Abroad  if needed 

Individual Advising for CPPD students if needed

● Engage with students outside of the classroom and assist with special activities if needed 

● Participate in CPPD and/or undergraduate faculty meetings 

● Other duties as assigned 

START DATE 

The start date for the position is Fall 2025 (August 30, 2025. Exact date TBC). 

SUBMISSION PROCESS 

1. Electronic applications. Please submit application materials only through the Berklee Careers Workday portal, accessible from our webpage. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Address your cover letter to: Masters in Music Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration), Attn: Olga Roman, Program Director.

2. Candidates should submit: 

● A cover letter of interest outlining background and qualifications 

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

● Supporting materials: live performance videos, teaching videos, recordings…

● Note: extra supporting materials may be requested as the search progresses 

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.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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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.*