Job Description:

Berklee College of Music Valencia Campus is seeking applications for part-time harp faculty for the Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration) Masters Program, and possibly teaching at the undergraduate level as well.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and effective harp instructor with a professional profile who can teach a variety of styles and could teach private instruction lessons and possibly ensembles if needed. Consideration will also be given to candidates who are able to teach a variety of other courses within core music, performance, production, and/or entrepreneurship.  

This position reports to the program director of the Masters in Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration). 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in music, harp performance, music education, or equivalent professional experience
• Evidence of ongoing professional activity as a performer, recording artist, musical director, educator, or related music professional
• Ability to teach contemporary music and a variety of styles, emphasis in improvisation
• Previous teaching experience
• Demonstrated student-centered and inclusive teaching practices 
• Must be able to speak and teach in English fluently

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree in Music Education, Harp Performance, Music Pedagogy, Music Business, Performance, Music Production, or other closely related discipline, with demonstrated ability to connect professional practice to student learning
• Familiarity with contemporary music harmony and ear-training pedagogies, Berklee methodologies preferred
• Teaching experience in higher education   
• Ability to demonstrate musical concepts instrumentally

For more information about the Masters in Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration), and the other programs at Berklee Valencia, please visit the Contemporary Performance Production Concentration webpage, the First Year Abroad courses webpage and the Study Abroad courses webpage.

START DATE:  September 1st, 2026

APPLICATION:

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. 

Qualified applicants should submit the following materials:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
• Cover letter outlining background, teaching philosophy, and qualifications in English
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Three links to live performance videos 
• Three links to studio recordings

Please ensure that all links are active and publicly accessible.

Selected candidates may be asked to provide additional materials, and will have to conduct a teaching demonstration as part of the hiring process

All applicants must currently have the legal right to work in Spain in order to be considered for this position

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.

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 [email protected] or call 617-747-2375.

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