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UCLA Ethnomusicology 2024-25 Part-Time Lecturer in Music Theory & Musicianship I
Position overview
Position title: Lecturerhttps://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/july-2024-scales/t15.pdf
A reasonable estimate for this position is $68,247 - $89,047.
Application Window
Open date: October 29, 2024
Next review date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s Department of Ethnomusicology invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in Music Theory and Musicianship I for Winter quarter of the 2024-25 academic year.
Responsibilities will include individual student teaching supervision and assigned undergraduate ethnomusicology courses. Additional responsibilities may include advising credential candidates on preparing standardized assessment documents and other issues related to certification.
Applicants should have an established regional, national, and/or international reputation as a music educator with expertise and experience in the basic technical terms of various musical cultures from around the world as well as Western music; reading and writing in some notated world music and Western music notation; rhythm and intervals as they manifest themselves in distinct traditions; musical symbols, such as dynamics and articulation marks; vocabulary of ornamentations in world music and Western traditions; pitch organization systems of the world. A post-baccalaureate degree is required.
Candidates should submit: a cover letter stating interest in the position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of contribution to diversity. In addition, please provide 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.
The application deadline is November 30, 2024.
Qualifications
• Advanced expertise in basic technical terms of various musical cultures from around the world as well as Western music; reading and writing in some notated world music and Western music notation; rhythm and intervals as they manifest themselves in distinct traditions; musical symbols, such as dynamics and articulation marks; vocabulary of ornamentations in world music and Western traditions; pitch organization systems of the world.
• Experience interacting with the world music community on various cultural and educational initiatives.
• A PhD in Ethnomusicology or related field is preferred.
• University teaching experience preferred.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching - Statement of teaching philosophy
Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
Misc / Additional - Optional online audio and/or video links
(Optional)Statement of Research (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Contact information required for a minimum of 3 references.
Help contact: gomesh@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
About UCLA
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