Temporary Lecturer in Music AY 2026-2027

Temporary Lecturer in Music AY 2026-2027

University of California San Diego

Position overview
Position title: Temporary Lecturer in Music Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977-$77,561.
The posted UC academic salary scales UCOP 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 Pre-6 Lecturer Salary Scale

Application Window
Open date: April 20, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 20, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description
The Department of Music within the School of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. Please read more about the department at the Music Department Website
We are seeking applicants for temporary lecturer position(s) in the subjects of Composition, Computer Music, Music Theory and Skills, Music History, and Performance.
Duties include instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours. Other duties may be assigned based on departmental needs.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and based on published UC pay scales.
Appointments may be one or more quarters based on departmental need, and for one, two, or three courses per quarter.
Candidate(s) must be physically present and in service for the entire duration of the teaching quarter(s).
Subsequent applications will be reviewed periodically as teaching needs arise.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Demonstrated track record of teaching classes in a university setting
• ABD for PhD or DMA status in Music or relevant topic; candidates who do not have a PhD or DMA in Music should have at minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching large scale classes in a university setting
• Experience teaching upper-division courses in relevant music courses aligned with our department's offerings

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evaluations - Please provide at least 3 different summaries in the last 3 years compiled together into 1 PDF.

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Job location
La Jolla, CA