UCLA Ethnomusicology 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in ...

UCLA Ethnomusicology 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in Music of Mexico: Son Jarocho Apply now to UCLA Ethnomusicology 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in Music of Mexico: Son Jarocho Job #JPF10852 + Ethnomusicology / 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 March 15, 2026, for Spring quarter employment. Application Window Open date: February 19, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Musicu2019s Department of Ethnomusicology invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in Music of Mexico: Son Jarocho ensemble for the Spring quarter of the 2025u201326 academic year. Salary will be commensurate with applicantu2019s qualifications and experience. Candidates must have advanced expertise in the performing music of Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico. The candidate will be expected to direct performance ensembles adapting key concepts within the framework of native pedagogy. A principal goal is that of training students to develop performance technique, and the position requires expertise in developing a curriculum for the class. Teaching experience and extensive performance experience in the related field are preferred. Candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter stating interest in the position, 2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae and 3) a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, please provide names and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicants may consider including online video links representing their teaching and performance skills although doing so is not required. The application deadline is March 20, 2026 with an anticipated appointment date of April 1, 2026. 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 u2022 Advanced expertise in Son Jarocho music from Veracruz, Mexico. u2022 Expertise directing performance ensembles. Preferred qualifications u2022 Performance experience u2022 Teaching experience Application Requirements Document requirements + Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. + Cover Letter (Optional) + Statement of Teaching Philosophy + Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form + 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 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 + Document containing audio and/or video links (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. + 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: 2026-02-23