Berklee

Part-Time Faculty, Live Coding and Algorithmic Performance

Berklee College of Music - Boston · Part-time

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About the role

The successful candidate will be an active practitioner with expertise in live coding, creative coding, algorithmic composition, and digital performance.
This is a part-time faculty position with the opportunity to teach throughout the academic year with a renewable contract, initial appointment beginning in September, 2026.
Salaries for faculty positions vary by academic rank; Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor.

Develop student understanding of programming concepts including sequencing, pattern generation, algorithmic composition, data structures, functions, control flow, and generative systems.
Participate in departmental activities and collaborate with faculty across electronic music, performance technology, sound design, and coding initiatives as appropriate.
The Electronic Production and Design Department at Berklee College of Music seeks a part-time faculty member to teach Live Coding and Algorithmic Performance.
This course explores programming as a creative and performative practice, enabling students to generate, manipulate, and perform music, visuals, and interactive systems through code in real time.
They should be comfortable teaching both technical concepts and artistic applications, helping students develop coding fluency while cultivating their creative voice.
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Professional experience in live coding, creative coding, algorithmic composition, electronic music performance, or related fields.
Demonstrated proficiency in one or more live coding and creative coding environments.
Strong understanding of contemporary electronic music practices and digital performance systems.
Familiarity with live coding communities, festivals, performances, research, or publications.
Excellent communication and teaching skills, with the ability to guide students through both technical and artistic aspects of creative coding, algorithmic composition, and live performance.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Master's degree or equivalent professional achievement.
College-level teaching experience.
Experience integrating audio, visual, and interactive media through code.
Active participation in live coding communities, festivals, performances, research, or publications.
Familiarity with interdisciplinary approaches involving AI, generative systems, digital instruments, creative technology, or immersive media.
About the Department
Electronic applications only.
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