Description
UCLA Music 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in Violin Performance
University of California Los Angeles
Requisition Number: JPF10511
The UCLA Music Performance, Composition and Education Department invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in in violin performance for the 2026 Winter Quarter for a sabbatical leave replacement. Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience; percentage of appointment commensurate with courses assigned.
The candidate will teach weekly violin lessons for violin majors, including both Performance and Music Education majors; students will range from first-year undergraduate up through Master of Music and DMA level. Some applied instruction of the violin students will be shared (rotational) with other violin faculty. Additionally, string chamber music coaching may be added to the workload depending on the String Area’s need. Must attend and adjudicate student juries during finals week. Lesson scheduling is arranged privately with each student.
Applicants should have at least four years of experience teaching, as well as expertise and experience in the principles of pedagogy and performance. A DMA degree is preferred.
The application deadline is August 31, 2025, with an anticipated appointment date of January 1, 2026.
Applications should include a cover letter stating interest in the position, a philosophy of teaching, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae, online video links representing the applicant’s teaching and/or performance, a response to UCLA’s Mission Statement and names and contact information for at least three professional references.
To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10511
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
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