"Lecturer - Performance - Department of Music"

Position Overview

Position title: Lecturer

Salary range: The posted UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t15.pdf

Prevailing estimate for this position is $70,977 - $77,561.

Percent time: 33% - 100%

Anticipated start: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026

Review timeline: Appointments for fall semester are usually reviewed in March, spring semester in October, and summer sessions in February.

Position duration: 1 - 2 Semesters

Application Window

Open date: July 17, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Aug 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Jul 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The Department of Music at the University of California, Berkeley, is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach a range of performance courses in the Music Department.

These courses include, but are not limited to the following:

• Music 141: University Symphony Orchestra
• Music 143: Gospel Chorus
• Music 144: University Chorus
• Music 145: University Chamber Chorus
• Music 149: University Baroque Ensemble

Music 141: UCB Symphony Orchestra rehearses twice per week and performs six times per semester.

Music 143: Focuses on the performance of choral music of the African American gospel music tradition with a particular emphasis on contemporary performance techniques. The Gospel Chorus will prepare music to be presented to the public in at least two concerts each semester. Students will be selected for the chorus on the basis of individual auditions.

Music 144: Performs music primarily from the 17th to the 20th centuries including works for chorus and orchestra.

Music 145: A smaller mixed chorus that aims at a professional standard of ensemble singing and explores the lesser-known choral repertory.

Music 149: The performance of Renaissance and Baroque music for voices and instruments.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or bCourses. Some courses may require supervision of discussion sections taught by graduate students.

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, may have taken time off for family reasons, or have achieved excellence in careers outside academia are encouraged to apply.

Department: https://music.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Master's degree (or international equivalent degree) or 3 years of professional experience.

Preferred qualifications: MA of Arts, MA in Music, or equivalent international degree. Or, three years of professional experience.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement of Teaching - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. (Optional)

Reference requirements: 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05042

Help contact: musichr@berkeley.edu