Lecturer AY - Music

CSU; California (MO); On-site; GBP 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University Channel Islands is seeking a Lecturer AY in Music to teach digital audio recording, editing, and production. The instructor will provide hands‑on instruction in current industry tools and workflows, including analog and digital recording, editing, and synchronization with visual media.

Private instruction in instruments or voice is encouraged where feasible. Requirements include a BA in Music or related field and strong teaching and mentorship abilities; MA/PhD

Qualifications

• Available to teach in scheduled modalities (in person or online) for upcoming semesters.
• Ability to mentor a broad student population and support student academic success.
• Preferred: terminal degree or equivalent in music or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more Music prefix courses in face‑to‑face, synchronous online, or asynchronous online formats.
• Use subject matter expertise to impart knowledge and critical thinking; stay current in field.
• Design syllabi, communicate expectations, prepare materials, and evaluate learning.
• Create engaging activities and regularly update curriculum; support diverse learners.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Canvas

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's in Music or related

MA/PhD desirable

Tools

Audio editing software

Job description

Program: Dance, Music, and Theatre Rank: Lecturer Faculty Title: Lecturer AY - Music

About the University:

California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is an inclusive institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, opportunity, and community engagement. Opened in 2002, CSUCI is the newest campus in the California State University system and has quickly earned recognition as a leader in higher education. Ranked 22nd among “Regional Universities West” by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 and named the 14th “Most Transformative College” by Money Magazine, CSUCI is committed to academic excellence and fostering student success.

Located in Ventura County, CSUCI serves a diverse community of over 4,880 undergraduate and graduate students. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1, the university ensures personalized learning and meaningful connections between students and educators. Offering 26 bachelor’s degree programs, CSUCI provides a wide range of academic opportunities designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and global leadership.

CSUCI is dedicated to supporting its students both academically and financially. In fact, 81% of students receive financial aid, and nearly 59% are first-generation college students. 52% of students are Pell Grant eligible, reflecting the university’s commitment to providing access to higher education. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), CSUCI embraces a vibrant cultural community, with 61% of its undergraduate students identifying as Latinx, alongside other racial and ethnic groups that enrich the campus experience. CSUCI’s efforts to advance Latinx student success have earned it the prestigious “Seal of Excelencia” from Excelencia in Education.

With a focus on critical inquiry, innovative learning, and social justice, CSUCI is also taking proactive steps to diversify its faculty and confront systemic challenges to equity. This dedication creates an environment where every voice is valued, and students are empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Whether through its strong academic offerings, supportive community, or transformative opportunities, CSUCI provides a unique and rewarding experience for students ready to shape their future and make a lasting impact on the world.

CSUCI Mission Statement:

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

CSUCI’s Commitment to You:

CSUCI is committed to helping newly hired faculty develop a sense of belonging in a collaborative and supportive community dedicated to providing resources and opportunities for establishing and sustaining a research agenda and engaging in continuous improvement in equitable teaching and learning.

About the Program:

The B.A. in Music offers a student‑centered educational experience grounded in individualized attention, close faculty mentorship, and high expectations for artistic and academic growth. The program provides comprehensive training in musicianship, private instruction, recital repertory, and diverse ensemble experiences that support students’ development as musicians and performers. Through a broad and evolving curriculum, students develop the creative, collaborative, critical, and professional skills needed to pursue a range of pathways in music and the arts. The Music faculty are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prepares students to engage meaningfully with the changing landscape of music in the twenty‑first century.

About the Position:

The Music Program is seeking an instructor to teach coursework in digital audio recording, editing, and production. The successful candidate will provide students with hands‑on instruction in current industry‑standard applications and technologies. Areas of instruction include analog and digital audio recording systems, recording workflows and their component technologies, digital audio editing and effects, and synchronized sound and audio production for visual media. The instructor will support students in developing both the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to work effectively with contemporary recording and production tools.

The ability to provide private instruction in one or more instruments and/or voice is also highly desirable. Candidates with experience teaching applied music lessons across a range of instruments or vocal areas may have opportunities to contribute additional instruction based on program needs, student demand, and the candidate’s areas of expertise.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

B.A. in Music or Sound Design or a closely related field from an accredited institution, and significant related professional experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Availability to teach the days and times and in the modality (face‑to‑face or online synchronous and/or online asynchronous) indicated in the Schedule of Classes for the upcoming semester, or assigned for future semesters by the Chair of Dance, Music, and Theatre.
• Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.A., Ph.D., or other terminal degree, or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching with Canvas.
• Demonstrated culturally‑relevant, –responsive, and –sustaining pedagogy and/or artistic practices, through syllabi, lesson plans, course design, performance archive, and/or interactions with students, faculty, staff, audience, and/or community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities, ethnicities, socio‑economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and/or educational experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Teach one or more of the Music Course sections listed above, face‑to‑face, synchronous online, and/or asynchronous online as scheduled in a given semester. Final teaching assignment(s) and modalities, as well as additional opportunities to teach the same other MUSIC prefix courses in future semesters, depend on qualifications, budget, enrollment, and program needs.
• Use subject‑matter expertise to impart knowledge and critical thinking skills to students
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practice
• Design syllabus and curriculum as assigned
• Communicate expectations to students
• Prepare and deliver course materials
• Evaluate student learning and growth and assign grades
• Design interactive and motivational activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning
• Update course materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum
• Respond to student needs and questions
• Create an environment in which students of diverse backgrounds are motivated to succeed
• Apply technology and leverage resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (e.g. use Canvas