UCLA Music Industry 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in ...

UCLA Music Industry 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in Songwriting Apply now to UCLA Music Industry 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in Songwriting Job #JPF10605 + MUSIC INDUSTRY IDP / Herb Alpert School of Music / UCLA Position overview Position title: Lecturer Salary range: See Table #15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 - $92,609. Review timeline: Applications will be reviewed by the search committee as they are submitted with a deadline of September 30, 2025, for Fall quarter and November 30, 2025, for Winter quarter employment. Application Window Open date: September 10, 2025 Next review date: Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Music Industry for the Fall quarter of the 2025-26 academic year. Depending on program needs, a Winter quarter appointment may also be available. The position will staff a Songwriteru2019s Workshop course, designed to provide a supportive community for student songwriters to work together under the supervision of Music Industry faculty. Salary will be commensurate with applicantu2019s qualifications, experience and teaching workload. Responsibilities will include individual student teaching supervision and assigned undergraduate course(s) in the School of Music. Applicants should have sufficient knowledge of music theory to teach songwriting in higher education. They should have the ability to communicate effectively and provide thoughtful feedback throughout the songwriting process. A bacheloru2019s degree in related field or a minimum of one professional certification in a related field is required. Applicants with experience as a professional songwriter/recording artist, or with relevant professional experience in the music industry will be preferred. University teaching experience is preferred. Applications must include: 1) a cover letter stating interest in the position and summarizing relevant experience, 2) a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a response to the Universityu2019s Mission Statement, 5) a reference check authorization release and 6) names and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants may consider including online video links representing their teaching although doing so is not required. Applications will be reviewed by the search committee as they are submitted with a deadline of September 30, 2025, for Fall quarter and November 30, 2025, for Winter quarter employment. The anticipated appointment dates are October 1st, 2025, for Fall quarter, and January 1, 2026, for Winter quarter. This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants. Qualifications Basic qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of one professional certification in a related field. Preferred qualifications u2022 University teaching experience u2022 Experience as professional songwriter/recording artist u2022 Sufficient knowledge of music theory to teach the craft of songwriting in higher education Application Requirements Document requirements + Cover Letter + Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. or resumu00e9 + Statement of Teaching + UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of the state of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service + Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form + Misc. Online Audio and/or Video Links (Optional) + Statement of Research (Optional) Reference requirements + 3-5 required (contact information only) Contact information only required for a minimum of 3 individuals. Apply link: Help contact: About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. + u201cMisconductu201d means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicantu2019s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. + UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy ( + UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties + APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment ( Job location Los Angeles, CA

Created: 2025-10-04