Dean of Professional Performance Division Job at Berklee College of Music
Job Description:
Comprised of the Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee NYC, Berklee Abu Dhabi, Berklee Valencia, and the Division of Pre-College, Online and Professional Programs, Berklee is a preeminent institution of contemporary music, theater, and dance, offering degree granting programs in Boston, New York City, and Valencia, Spain, and through Berklee Online. Berklee Abu Dhabi offers pre-college and professional educational programs, and serves as a key cultural partner for the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism, including through the annual Berklee Abu Dhabi Culture Summit.
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 – who have been recognized with 297 Grammy Awards, 95 Latin Grammy Awards, 25 Emmy Awards, seven Academy Awards, and five Tony Awards. Graduates go on to successful careers in the performing and creative arts, the media and entertainment industries, and as arts entrepreneurs.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dean of Professional Performance functions as part of the Academic Affairs Senior Leadership. The Dean will help support the mission of the college in creating a rich and multidimensional student experience that gives artists and music professionals the skills and competencies they need in music and in life. A passion for music, particularly contemporary music, and commitment to the experience of music students are essential. In addition, the Dean actively strives to foster and maintain a workplace and learning climate that is supportive of all employees and students regardless of their identity, that is respectful of difference and is genuinely open to various and differing perspectives.
Reporting to the Vice President/Executive Director of the college, the Dean is responsible for the administration of the Professional Performance Division which includes the following departments: Bass, Percussion, Brass, Piano, Ear Training, String, Ensemble, Voice, Guitar, Woodwind. Additionally, the Dean oversees the following Institutes: American Roots Music, Berklee Global Jazz, Effortless Mastery, Micro-tonal Music, and the Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dean will be a forward thinking, accomplished professional who will lead the division in areas of curriculum design and development, faculty and staff hiring, uses of technology, scholarship, and pedagogy and instruction. S/he will be an individual who embraces diversity in individuals, perspectives, musical styles, and curriculum. The Dean must have the leadership, managerial and organizational skills to navigate in a complex academic setting, and to build relationships with partners inside the college, as well as locally, nationally, and internationally.
The Dean is responsible for:
- The development of short and longrange goals for the division
- The supervision and evaluation of Chairs, Assistant Chairs, Institute Directors, and division staff
Oversight and preparation of the division budget- Curriculum development
- Oversight of faculty and staff hiring
- General oversight of the Performance Major and Performance Core
- Leading institutional and inter-divisional collaborations
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
BM/BA in music or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience in position(s) of academic leadership.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Advanced knowledge of performance pedagogy, professional standards of live performance presentation, up to date understanding of current music industry trends and the skills necessary to succeed in the industry
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and consensus building skills, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and collegially with a wide variety of constituents, strong financial acumen with a thorough understanding of complex budget planning and management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performance Division Staff
Associate Dean, Performance Division
Performance Division Chairs, Assistant Chairs
Institute Artistic Directors and Managing Directors
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Actively strives to foster and maintain a workplace climate that is supportive of all employees regardless of their identity, respectful of difference and genuinely open to multiple perspectives.
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.*
Employee Type:
Executive
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