Dean of Academic Affairs

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About Berklee Valencia

Berklee’s campus in Valencia is the first international campus established by Berklee College of Music, and its first campus outside of Boston. Located in the iconic City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, Berklee’s Valencia campus offers four master’s degrees (MA in Global Entertainment and Music Business; MM in Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration); MM in Music Production, Technology, and Innovation; and MM in Scoring for Film, Television and Video Games). In addition, Berklee’s campus in Valencia offers a study abroad program for Berklee students as well as students from partner institutions and programs; a first year abroad program for Berklee undergraduates who will complete their bachelor’s degree in Boston; and summer programs. All of these programs together provide opportunities for students from around the world to join the global music community – as performers, as practitioners, and as leaders.

Our team of approximately 110 people (60 staff and 50 faculty) serve over 550 students per year, of whom approximately 140 are graduate students, 260 undergraduate, and 150 non-degree. For more information, visit valencia.berklee.edu.

Dean of Academic Affairs

The Dean of Academic Affairs for Berklee Valencia is a member of the Valencia Executive Team and is responsible for inspiring, energizing, managing, and guiding Berklee Valencia’s academic programs into the future, building upon Berklee’s strategic plan, the transformational vitality and creativity of Berklee’s students and faculty, and embracing Berklee Valencia’s unique presence in Europe and the Mediterranean. With an entrepreneurial spirit and in collaboration with the Executive Director and Berklee Academic Affairs, the dean provides direction on the development, implementation and oversight of the academic strategy and academic operations of the Valencia campus as well as leadership to an academic team composed of seasoned educators and industry professionals.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Berklee Valencia, the Dean of Academic Affairs is a key campus and institutional leader, supporting the mission of Berklee Valencia, as well as that of Berklee. The Dean also works collaboratively with the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs/Provost, academic vice presidents, division deans, and other Berklee Boston personnel to shape and develop programs at Berklee Valencia and ensure consistency between Valencia and Boston in curriculum offerings (including courses for Berklee Boston undergraduate students who choose to study abroad at Berklee Valencia) as well as to develop programs that complement existing offerings. Likewise, the individual works closely with other leaders of the Valencia campus to align strategy, goals, and processes and to be coordinated at all levels.

The Berklee Valencia campus is growing. This is an exciting time for a passionate leader, with strong strategic, operational, and interpersonal skills to join and help build the future of the campus and of Berklee’s global presence/offerings.

This is a full-time leadership and administrative position that is on-campus in Valencia, Spain (not remote) and requires occasional travel.



For full consideration, please submit your application in our website, including resume and cover letter, in English, by October 21, 2024. Professional references and additional information may be requested at a later date. The anticipated start date for this position is summer 2025.


Details

Position
Academic
Job type
Full time
Minimal education
MA
Experience level
Senior level
Country
Spain
Language requirements
English
Working language(s)
English

Dates

Deadline for application
21 Oct, 2024
Start date
01 Jun, 2025

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