University Carillonist
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Departmental Overview
The Department of Music at Berkeley is one of the oldest and most prominent in the country, bringing together a renowned group of composers, scholars, and performers. For more than 100 years, UC Berkeley's Department of Music has championed professionalism, academic rigor, and the highest caliber of research. The department is dedicated to a liberal education in the Arts and Humanities, introducing students to a wide variety of music practices in performance, music composition and technology, theoretical and creative studies, and historical and cultural studies. The curriculum is responsive to the interests of a diverse student body and cultivates a broad expertise in the field.
The Department of Music boasts a roster of distinguished Bay Area artists offering individual musical instruction, a treasured collection of classical instruments, and three buildings: Hertz Concert Hall, the Jean Gray Hargrove Music Library, and Morrison Hall. Through its courses and concerts, the department reaches out to hundreds of students from other departments, to its many alumni, and to the general public.
With recent changes to diversify its course offerings and its major requirements, along with renewed interest in the value of study in the Arts and Humanities, the Department of Music is one of the fastest-growing majors at UC Berkeley. We are serving a larger and more diverse body of students and more Music majors than ever before.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is May 18, 2026
Responsibilities
- Conducts auditions for beginning carillon students, selects suitable candidates for lessons, and teaches carillon lessons to students
- Preparing repertoire and performing in several weekday noon recitals and weekly Sunday recitals for the campus.
- Administrative duties such as managing the carillon playing schedule, organizing special events involving the carillon, coordinating with Visitor Services, UCPD, Facilities, and the Music Department as needed, and maintaining the carillon music library.
- Facility management, maintaining carillon spaces; performing light carillon maintenance and coordinating more intensive carillon maintenance and repair.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced/expert level musical skills and expertise, including advanced musical skills to sight-read, improvise, and transpose music.
- Advanced musical skills that are required to play the carillon.
- Advanced organizational skills.
- Advanced written, interpersonal communications, and leadership skills.
- Advanced skills in problem identification, avoidance, and resolution.
- Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree, diploma, or certificate in Carillon studies, and/or equivalent experience/training.
Salary & Benefits
This is a full-time, career position.
This position is eligible for full UC Benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $82,000 - $94,500 annually.
Other Information
This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Misconduct Disclosure
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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