Job Description:

The Music Business/Management Department at Berklee College of Music invites applications for a part-time faculty member with experience in business strategy, entrepreneurship, and innovation. We are seeking an educator-practitioner who can teach upper-level courses focused on topics such as strategic planning, business development, startup creation, and entrepreneurial thinking within the context of the creative industries.

This position involves guiding students through the application of strategic frameworks, market analysis, and business modeling tools as they develop and evaluate original business concepts or organizational growth initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Teach one or more undergraduate courses in the areas of business development, strategic management, entrepreneurship, or new venture creation.

Deliver content through lectures, case studies, and project-based learning that reflects real-world business challenges and practices.

Mentor students as they conduct research, develop business plans, and pitch strategic proposals.

Participate in departmental activities and support ongoing curriculum development.

Foster a student-centered and inclusive classroom environment that encourages experimentation, collaboration, and creative problem solving.
 

Ideal Areas of Expertise

Strategic planning and organizational growth

Startup formation and venture development

Intrapreneurship and corporate innovation

Market research and opportunity analysis

Business modeling and validation

Pitch development and investor communications

Financial planning and feasibility assessment

Emerging trends and technologies in the creative industries
 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, entrepreneurship, economics, or a related field.

Professional experience in strategic management, startups, consulting, innovation, or venture development.

Strong communication and facilitation skills.

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success.
 

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree (MBA or equivalent).

Teaching experience at the college or university level.

Familiarity with the business side of the music, media, or creative industries.

Experience guiding early-stage founders or managing cross-functional business initiatives.
 

Start Date

Fall Semester 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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.*