Conservatory Visiting Lecturer

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific’s Conservatory of Music at the Stockton Campus invites applications for a part-time, non-tenure track visiting lecturer who will provide instruction, advise students, and participate in program development in a student-centered learning environment.

The role encompasses teaching 3–20 hours per week, designing and conducting courses, and contributing to policy and program advancement while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: master’s degree (or equivalent) with evidence of teaching success and scholarly/ artistic achievements.
• In lieu of a master’s, equivalent educational or professional experience with a statement of equivalence.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for 3–20 hours per week (depending on course/contract).
• Design, develop, and conduct educational programs and courses in accordance with university policies.
• Actively participate in planning, review, and improvement of educational programs and courses, and help evaluate effectiveness.
• Recommend educational policies and degree requirements that advance the university mission.
• Advise students on academic progress and recommend students for earned degrees.
• Participate in faculty and academic administrator selection, evaluation, and advancement.
• Contribute to knowledge through inquiry, creative activity, and research as appropriate.
• Participate in service as requested or required.

Skills

College-level teaching

Entrepreneurship teaching

Music theory

Musicology

Diversity & inclusion

Social justice

Education

Master's degree

Equivalent experience

Doctorate/terminal degree

Job description

Conservatory Visiting Lecturer – Part‑Time, Non‑Tenure Track position in the Conservatory of Music at the University of the Pacific, Stockton Campus.

Position Description

The Conservatory of Music invites applications for a part‑time, non‑tenure track visiting lecturer who will provide instruction, collaborate with faculty, advise students, and participate in program development and service in a student‑centered learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for 3–20 hours per week (depending on course/contract).
• Design, develop, and conduct educational programs and courses in accordance with university policies.
• Actively participate in planning, review, and improvement of educational programs and courses, and help evaluate effectiveness.
• Recommend educational policies and degree requirements that advance the university mission.
• Advise students on academic progress and recommend students for earned degrees.
• Participate in faculty and academic administrator selection, evaluation, and advancement.
• Contribute to knowledge through inquiry, creative activity, and research as appropriate.
• Participate in service as requested or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in the field of specialization and evidence of teaching success and scholarly or artistic achievements.
• In lieu of a master’s, equivalent educational or professional experience with a statement of equivalence.
• As a lecturer, appointment is non‑tenure and does not count toward tenure or promotion requirements.
• Each appointment is for a specific period of time and reviewed for renewal.

Preferred Qualifications

• College‑level teaching experience.
• Willingness and ability to teach related areas such as entrepreneurship, professional development, music theory, or musicology.
• Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the specialization.
• Published research in the field of specialization.
• Experience and sensitivity working with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated advancement of social justice, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to integrate culturally responsive practices.

Physical Requirements

Requires extended periods of sitting and standing, bending and stooping, occasional walking; work primarily in a standard classroom environment for 3–20 hours per week.

Hiring Range

The salary is based on scope of responsibilities, candidate qualifications, internal equity, and market considerations.

Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics.

Contact Information

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