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Berklee College of Music’s Screen Scoring Department invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Game and Interactive Media Scoring (GAIMS). We seek an innovative educator and accomplished media composer to help lead and expand the first comprehensive undergraduate program of its kind.
The successful candidate will bring significant professional experience in game and interactive media scoring, a passion for teaching and mentorship, and a forward-looking vision for interactive audio in games, immersive media, and emerging technologies. This faculty member will play a central role in shaping curriculum, strengthening industry and academic partnerships, and advancing the GAIMS program to its next phase of growth.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses in game and interactive media scoring across introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, including core curriculum and upper-level electives.
- Develop and refine curriculum to reflect emerging trends in interactive audio, immersive storytelling, and nonlinear media.
- Integrate contemporary game engines and middleware (Unity, Unreal Engine, FMOD, Wwise) into coursework.
- Cultivate and expand interdisciplinary partnerships with peer institutions and external collaborators (e.g., USC, Fitchburg State, University of Wisconsin–Stout, and others).
- Collaborate with Berklee ITS and Lab Operations to maintain and advance classroom technology infrastructure.
- Mentor and train junior faculty, tutors, and student employees within the department.
- Participate in departmental service, including course coordination, faculty meetings, visiting artist events, and program initiatives.
- Maintain regular student office hours.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant professional credits as a composer and/or audio designer for games or interactive media.
- Demonstrated teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
- Fluency in interactive audio workflows and middleware (Unity, Unreal Engine, FMOD, Wwise).
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in teaching and professional practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with immersive and spatial audio (VR/AR/XR), 360° audio, or metaverse applications.
- Advanced proficiency in scoring technology, including DAWs (Cubase, Pro Tools), notation software (Dorico), and virtual instruments.
- Recording studio experience, session management, and conducting skills.
- Strong background in composition, orchestration, and professional notation formatting and standards.
- Knowledge of game design principles and nonlinear narrative structures.
- Experience integrating generative AI tools into creative or pedagogical workflows.
Why Join Berklee?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of interactive scoring education within one of the world’s most respected screen scoring programs. Berklee is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
Submission Process:
Electronic applications only. Please submit the following materials in PDF format at berklee.edu/jobs. All application materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section and must include:
- Cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae (combined as one file)
- Links to work samples
- Names and contact information for at least three (3) references
Appointment begins January 1, 2027. Rank and wage will be commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION REVIEW and DEADLINE:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The positions will remain open for applications until filled.
Hiring Range: Full-time Faculty as of 9/1/25: $58,120-$105,000
Salaries for faculty positions vary by academic rank; Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Candidates are placed into a rank following the final completion of the interview process, based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with institutional needs.
Please visit the Berklee Total Rewards page for a complete listing of benefits.
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.
Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.
Employee Type:
Faculty
INTRODUCTION
Berklee College of Music’s Screen Scoring Department invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Game and Interactive Media Scoring (GAIMS). We seek an innovative educator and accomplished media composer to help lead and expand the first comprehensive undergraduate program of its kind.
The successful candidate will bring significant professional experience in game and interactive media scoring, a passion for teaching and mentorship, and a forward-looking vision for interactive audio in games, immersive media, and emerging technologies. This faculty member will play a central role in shaping curriculum, strengthening industry and academic partnerships, and advancing the GAIMS program to its next phase of growth.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate courses in game and interactive media scoring across introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels, including core curriculum and upper-level electives.
- Develop and refine curriculum to reflect emerging trends in interactive audio, immersive storytelling, and nonlinear media.
- Integrate contemporary game engines and middleware (Unity, Unreal Engine, FMOD, Wwise) into coursework.
- Cultivate and expand interdisciplinary partnerships with peer institutions and external collaborators (e.g., USC, Fitchburg State, University of Wisconsin–Stout, and others).
- Collaborate with Berklee ITS and Lab Operations to maintain and advance classroom technology infrastructure.
- Mentor and train junior faculty, tutors, and student employees within the department.
- Participate in departmental service, including course coordination, faculty meetings, visiting artist events, and program initiatives.
- Maintain regular student office hours.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Significant professional credits as a composer and/or audio designer for games or interactive media.
- Demonstrated teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
- Fluency in interactive audio workflows and middleware (Unity, Unreal Engine, FMOD, Wwise).
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in teaching and professional practice.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with immersive and spatial audio (VR/AR/XR), 360° audio, or metaverse applications.
- Advanced proficiency in scoring technology, including DAWs (Cubase, Pro Tools), notation software (Dorico), and virtual instruments.
- Recording studio experience, session management, and conducting skills.
- Strong background in composition, orchestration, and professional notation formatting and standards.
- Knowledge of game design principles and nonlinear narrative structures.
- Experience integrating generative AI tools into creative or pedagogical workflows.
Why Join Berklee?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of interactive scoring education within one of the world’s most respected screen scoring programs. Berklee is committed to building a diverse and inclusive faculty and strongly encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
Submission Process:
Electronic applications only. Please submit the following materials in PDF format at berklee.edu/jobs. All application materials can be uploaded to the Resume/Cover letter application section and must include:
- Cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae (combined as one file)
- Links to work samples
- Names and contact information for at least three (3) references
Appointment begins January 1, 2027. Rank and wage will be commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION REVIEW and DEADLINE:
Incomplete applications will not be considered. The positions will remain open for applications until filled.
Hiring Range: Full-time Faculty as of 9/1/25: $58,120-$105,000
Salaries for faculty positions vary by academic rank; Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Candidates are placed into a rank following the final completion of the interview process, based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with institutional needs.
Please visit the Berklee Total Rewards page for a complete listing of benefits.
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.
Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.
Employee Type:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Screed Operator
Verify your credential classification upfront
TN classification for Screed Operators depends on whether the role is framed as an engineering or technical function. Confirm your degree aligns with the Engineer or Technologist category before targeting employers, or you'll hit rejections based on misclassification.
Target commercial construction firms directly
Large-scale commercial contractors handling floor systems, airport terminals, or industrial facilities are far more likely to sponsor TN visas than residential subcontractors. Look for employers with recent visa filings and experience sponsoring work visas—these companies typically have the infrastructure and HR processes in place to support TN applications at the port of entry or consulate.
Request a TN support letter before your border crossing
As a Canadian, you can get TN status at a port of entry, but your employer must provide a detailed support letter describing the specialized nature of the screed role. A generic offer letter won't satisfy CBP officers, and you'll be turned away.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Once you have your credentials in order, use Migrate Mate to identify Screed Operator roles at employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to companies inexperienced with visa sponsorship.
Prepare Canadian trade credentials for U.S. equivalency review
Your Red Seal or provincial journeyperson certificate won't automatically satisfy USCIS or CBP reviewers. Have a credential evaluation completed by a NACES-recognized body and bring the equivalency letter to your consular or border appointment.
Negotiate who files the TN documentation before signing
Some employers assume you'll manage TN paperwork independently, especially smaller contractors unfamiliar with the process. Clarify before accepting an offer whether the employer will provide the support letter and coordinate filing, or whether you'll need to self-prepare documentation.
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Find Screed Operator JobsScreed Operator TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Screed Operator role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is defined. TN visa categories don't list Screed Operator as a standalone occupation. The position must be framed under the Engineer or Technologist category, which means your job duties need to reflect specialized technical oversight, not general labor. Employers who describe the role in construction engineering terms, supported by your relevant degree, have the strongest cases.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Screed Operator positions?
TN is significantly more accessible for this role. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate, then a wait of up to a year before you can start. TN has no lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved the same day at a port of entry. For Mexicans, consular processing is required, but approvals typically come within weeks, not months.
Can Mexican citizens get TN sponsorship for Screed Operator jobs?
Yes, but the process differs from Canadians. Mexican TN applicants must go through consular processing at a U.S. embassy or consulate in Mexico and are subject to a 5,500 annual allocation across all TN categories. You can't get TN status at the border the way Canadian citizens can. Applying early in the fiscal year reduces the risk of hitting the cap before your start date.
Where can I find Screed Operator jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type, so you'll spend a lot of time applying to employers unfamiliar with the TN sponsorship process. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search Screed Operator roles by employers with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience, so your applications go to companies already equipped to support work visa candidates.
What happens if my TN visa application is denied at the border?
If CBP denies your TN application at a port of entry, you're typically turned back to Canada the same day without a formal appeal process. The most common reasons are an insufficient employer support letter, a credential mismatch, or a role that CBP doesn't recognize as fitting a TN category. You can reapply immediately with corrected documentation, but you'll need your employer to revise the support letter before returning.
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