Adjunct Faculty: Audio Recording and Music Technology

BHCC Foundation, Inc.; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

BHCC Foundation, Inc. is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Audio Recording and Music Technology courses at BHCC facilities in Boston.

MUS-175 meets Tuesdays 6-8:45 PM at 960 Massachusetts Ave; MUS-171 will be taught at the Charlestown Campus with days to be announced. The role requires a master's in music (or BA + experience), teaching experience, Pro Tools proficiency, and ability to work with a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in music or bachelor's degree in music with documented comparable experience.
• Teaching experience in music.
• Demonstrated experience at the professional level as an engineer or producer in a recording studio environment.
• Demonstrated fluency with Avid Pro Tools.
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach MUS-175: Audio Recording I at The Record Co. facilities on Tuesdays 6:00–8:45 PM (setup included).
• Teach MUS-171: Introduction to Music Technology at BHCC Charlestown Campus; schedule TBA.
• In future semesters, potential to teach MUS-177: Live Sound and MUS-275: Audio Recording II.

Job description

Adjunct Faculty: Audio Recording and Music Technology

Bunker Hill Community College is looking to hire Adjunct Faculty to teach for the Audio Recording and Music Technology classes listed below.

• Teach MUS-175: Audio Recording I, as part of the partnership between BHCC and The Record Co., at their facilities at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA. Classes meet on Tuesdays from 6-8:45 PM.
  • Course description: This course offers a focused study of the foundational principles and techniques of audio recording in the studio. Through hands‑on creative projects, students gain experience in various stages of the recording process. Course topics include skills such as signal flow, equipment operation, and microphone placement, especially as related to recording a single performer or small group.
  • Schedule Consideration: The class involves setup and breakdown time before/after class. Faculty will be compensated for 30 minutes prior and 15 minutes after class (i.e., 5:30-9 pm total schedule commitment).
• Teach MUS-171: Introduction to Music Technology, at the main BHCC Charlestown Campus (250 New Rutherford Ave). Class day and time are to be determined.
  • Course description: This course serves as an introduction to the use of technology in the creation of music. Using digital audio software, students learn the basics of sound manipulation, including sequencing, editing, synthesis, and mixing. Additional course topics include the properties of sound, basic recording technology, and music notation software. This course is designed for both music majors and non‑majors.
• Potential to teach, in future semesters, MUS 177: Live Sound, and MUS 275: Audio Recording II

Requirements

• Master's degree in music, or bachelor's degree in music plus documented comparable experience
• Teaching experience in music
• Demonstrated experience at the professional level as an engineer or producer in a recording studio environment
• Demonstrated fluency with Avid Pro Tools
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population

Preferred Requirements

• Experience at the professional level as a live sound technician
• Experience with college teaching

Additional Information

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.