UCLA Music Industry 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in Songwriting

Overview

Position title : Lecturer

Salary range : See Table #15 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,977 - $92,609.

Review timeline : Applications will be reviewed by the search committee as they are submitted with a deadline of September 30, 2025, for Fall quarter and November 30, 2025, for Winter quarter employment.

Application Window

Open date : September 10, 2025

Next review date : Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Music Industry for the Fall quarter of the 2025-26 academic year. Depending on program needs, a Winter quarter appointment may also be available. The position will staff a Songwriter's Workshop course, designed to provide a supportive community for student songwriters to work together under the supervision of Music Industry faculty. Salary will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications, experience and teaching workload.

Responsibilities will include individual student teaching supervision and assigned undergraduate course(s) in the School of Music.

Applicants should have sufficient knowledge of music theory to teach songwriting in higher education. They should have the ability to communicate effectively and provide thoughtful feedback throughout the songwriting process. A bachelor's degree in related field or a minimum of one professional certification in a related field is required. Applicants with experience as a professional songwriter / recording artist, or with relevant professional experience in the music industry will be preferred. University teaching experience is preferred.

Applications must include : 1) a cover letter stating interest in the position and summarizing relevant experience, 2) a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a response to the University's Mission Statement, 5) a reference check authorization release and 6) 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.

Applications will be reviewed by the search committee as they are submitted with a deadline of September 30, 2025, for Fall quarter and November 30, 2025, for Winter quarter employment. The anticipated appointment dates are October 1st, 2025, for Fall quarter, and January 1, 2026, for Winter quarter.

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.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of one professional certification in a related field.

Preferred qualifications

• University teaching experience
• Experience as professional songwriter / recording artist
• Sufficient knowledge of music theory to teach the craft of songwriting in higher education

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Reference requirements : 3-5 required (contact information only). Contact information for a minimum of 3 individuals is required.

Apply link : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10605

Help contact : gomesh@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu

About UCLA

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA

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