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UCLA Ethnomusicology 2024-25 Part-Time Lecturer in Armenian Woodwinds
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: November 12, 2024
Next review date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 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 Armenian Woodwinds: Duduk & Shvi for the Spring quarter of the 2024-25 academic year.
Candidates must have advanced expertise in group and solo performance of Armenian woodwinds, specifically practice of double-reed duduk and fipple (end-blown) flute shvi. Candidate will be expected to direct performance ensembles and teach lecture classes and seminars on key concepts within the framework of native pedagogy, having students develop performance technique and musicality in tandem with a critical understanding of Armenian vernacular culture and political histories. The position requires expertise in developing curriculum and interacting with the Armenian community on various cultural and educational initiatives. University teaching experience and a PhD in ethnomusicology or related field are preferred.
Candidates should submit: a cover letter stating their 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 December 31, 2024.
Qualifications
• Advanced expertise in group and solo performance of Armenian woodwinds, specifically practice of double-reed duduk and fipple (end-blown) flute shvi.
• Expertise directing performance ensembles.
• Experience interacting with the Armenian community on various cultural and educational initiatives.
• A PhD in Ethnomusicology or related field is preferred.
• University teaching experience preferred.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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
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