Offer summary

Qualifications:

PhD preferred or equivalent professional experience., Previous teaching experience at the college level is highly desirable., Broad knowledge of Humanities is beneficial., Must maintain valid work authorization in the United States..

Key responsibilities:

Teach the course 'Introduction to Songwriting' online and asynchronously.

Guide students in constructing songs with memorable hooks and forward motion.

Cover topics such as melody writing, lyric writing, and production techniques.

Emphasize the craft of writing songs for film and television.

Job description

About the Opportunity

Summary and Responsibility

The Department of Music in the College of Arts, Media and Design, Northeastern University seeks a part-time instructor to teach a course titled “Introduction to Songwriting.” The description of the course follows below. This course will be offered on-line and asynchronously during Northeastern’s summer II semester (June 30-August 18, 2025). The class will be capped at 25.

MUSC 2210. Introduction to Songwriting. (4 Hours)

Offers an opportunity to learn to construct songs with forward motion and memorable “hooks.”Topics include time-proven song forms, melody writing, harmonic tools, lyric writing, collaboration, and production techniques. Emphasizes the craft of writing songs for use in film and television.

Qualifications

PhD is preferred or equivalent professional experience. Previous teaching experience at the college level and a broad knowledge of Humanities is highly desirable.

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or any other type of employment visa sponsorship for the successful applicant to this position, now or in the future. Furthermore, the successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University’s sponsorship for a visa.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

The per credit rate is $2,032

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