2026-27 AY Lecturer Pool - Music

California State University, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 61,458 - 169,754; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking part-time faculty lecturers for the 2026-27 academic year in Music. The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree, excellence in teaching, and the ability to engage with a multicultural environment. Responsibilities include delivering instruction and preparing classes. Competitive salary ranges from $5,507 to $15,211 per month, depending on lecturer level and experience. The department emphasizes commitment to diversity and student-centered learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with substantial teaching experience for lower-division courses.
• Doctoral degree or master's with substantial teaching experience for graduate courses.
• Commitment to student-centered learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and prepare classes.
• Grade assignments and hold office hours.
• Perform duties assigned by the department chair.

Skills

Excellence in college-level teaching

Ability to relate well in a multicultural environment

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

Job description

2026-27 Academic Year Lecturer Pool – Music

The Music Department in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA seeks part‑time faculty lecturers for the 2026‑27 academic year. Positions will be filled as instructional needs arise each semester; initial appointments are typically one semester, with possible renewal based on department needs, funding, and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and substantial teaching experience for lower‑division courses, or a master’s degree for upper‑division undergraduate courses.
• Doctoral degree, or a master’s degree combined with substantial teaching experience for graduate courses.
• Demonstrated excellence in college‑level teaching and commitment to student‑centered learning.
• Ability to relate well to colleagues, students, and staff in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Relevant work experience and training beyond the minimum requirements.

Duties

• Deliver instruction, prepare classes, grade assignments, and hold office hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the department chair to meet instructional needs.

Salary

• Lecturer A (2 FTE): $5,507 – $6,677 per month.
• Lecturer B (3 FTE): $6,221 – $13,224 per month.
• Lecturer C (4 FTE): $6,825 – $14,523 per month.
• Lecturer D (5 FTE): $8,593 – $15,211 per month.

Equal Opportunity And Excellence In Education And Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Cal State LA provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment includes:

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; the California Equity in Higher Education Act; California’s Proposition 209; and CSU’s nondiscrimination policy.
• Fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment through programs, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships.
• Providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with protected disabilities when feasible.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER

California State University, Los Angeles is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities for the employment process and for performing essential job functions when it does not cause undue hardship.