Adjunct Assistant Professor for Iranian Music

Adjunct Assistant Professor for Iranian Music
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF10978

The UCLA Department of Music Performance, Education, and Composition invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Iranian Music. This is a part-time (70%) position which includes benefits. Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience. This is not a tenure-track position but may be renewed annually. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

The position requires a candidate fluent in both practical and scholarly knowledge of Iranian music, as it has existed over the past centuries. They should be a performing artist, with an ability to compose and perform western music inspired by ancient Iranian music and literature. The ability to compose and perform in the style of traditional Persian music is also a requirement of the position. The applicant should be able to teach Iranian music in theory and practice expertly to students in The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

All applicants are required to have a PhD in music composition and have to their credit at least one scholarly work such as a doctoral dissertation, book, recording, or presentations on the subject of Iranian music, in theory and practice.

Applications must be submitted to the UCLA Recruit website.

Candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter stating interest in the position; 2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, please provide names and contact information for at least three professional references.

The application deadline is May 25, 2026.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10978