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UCLA Ethnomusicology 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in Music of Mexico: Son Jarocho University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10852 The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s Department of Ethnomusicology invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in Music of Mexico: Son Jarocho ensemble for the Spring quarter of the 2025-26 academic year. Salary will be commensurate with applicant’s 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: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/ . Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants. To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10852 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-4e9a5d572c420d4eb43cf057669a50d6