Part Time Lecturer Pool for Department of Music - AY 2026-2027

FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Part-Time Lecturer Pool Position AY 2026-2027

POSITION AVAILABLE: One or more temporary, part-time lecturers for a pool from which instructors will be considered for appointments as they become available for Fall Semester 2026, and/or Spring Semester 2027.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Music is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, offering the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Arts Degrees in Music.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION: Studio or Ensemble Instruction: studio instruction, chamber ensembles (classical, world music, and jazz), collaborative piano, accompanying of ensembles and/or students; Classroom Instruction: music theory, music history, music technology, sight-singing, class piano, basic brass, basic strings, basic woodwinds, basic voice, basic percussion, and general education coursework in music and music appreciation. All instructional assignments require office hours in accordance with the University Office Hour Policy. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online. The policy and expectation of California State University are that all faculty members will perform all of their duties within the state of California.

RANK AND SALARY: Lecturer. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Position appointment is subject to budgetary authorization.

The salary schedule information for the Lecturer - Academic Year Classification is available based on the following ranges:

Lecturer AY (Range 2) - $5,507 - $6,677

Lecturer AY (Range 3) - $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer AY (Range 4) - $6,825 - $14,523

Lecturer AY (Range 5) - $8,593 - $15,211

The anticipated hiring range is generally at or near the minimum of the appropriate range, commensurate with education and experience.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Semester begins August 17, 2026; Spring Semester begins January 19, 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS:

For Studio or Ensemble Instruction: M.A. in Music, M.M. or M.Mus., may consider B.M. with significant and extensive professional musical experience. Ph.D. in Music, D.M. or D.M.A. is preferred. University-level teaching experience in the subject. Required: including the teaching of students at an advanced level; extensive professional experience as a performer; extensive knowledge of the subject matter. Preferred: Experience teaching at the college or university level.

For all other music positions: M.A. in Music, M.M. or M.Mus. is required for all instruction positions; Ph.D. in Music, D.M. or D.M.A. is preferred. University-level teaching experience in the subject.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Positions open until filled. Applications are considered on a continuous basis. Applicants must submit (1) a letter of interest, (2) a complete and current vita, (3) an academic application through PageUp ("Apply Now"), (4) transcripts for highest degree, and (5) three letters of professional recommendation.