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UCLA Global Jazz Studies 2026-27 Part-Time Lecturer in Jazz Performance: Saxophone
Position overview
Position title: Lecturer[T15]
A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 - $92,609.
Application Window
Open date: June 23, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Jul 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position description
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s Global Jazz Studies IDP invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in Instruction in Advanced Jazz Performance: Saxophone for the 2026-27 academic year. Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience; percentage of appointment commensurate with teaching load.
Applicants should have advanced expertise in group and solo instruction of a diverse mixture of jazz saxophone at the university level. Candidate should have knowledge of jazz repertoire, concepts, and techniques through private lessons on specific instruments. Responsibilities will include individual student instruction. University teaching experience preferred. A bachelor’s degree preferred.
Candidates should submit: a cover letter stating interest in the position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of commitments to advancing UCLA’s mission statement and a reference check authorization release form. 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 July 31, 2026 with a Fall quarter service period start date of September 21, 2026 for the academic year.
This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: [Contract | UCnet] .
Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.
Qualifications
• Advanced expertise in group and solo performance of a diverse mixture of Jazz saxophone.
• Experience interacting with the jazz music community on various cultural and educational initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree
• University teaching experience
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
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 institutionPrompt 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)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Contact information only required for a minimum of 3 individuals.
Help contact: gomesh@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
About UCLA
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