Temporary Lecturer in Music AY 2026-2027

Society for Music Theory; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Society for Music Theory is seeking a Temporary Lecturer in Music for AY 2026-2027 at UC San Diego. The role requires teaching, class preparation, and grading, along with maintaining office hours. Candidates should have a PhD or DMA in Music, or at least 5 years of relevant experience. Teaching experience, especially with large classes, is highly preferred. This is a temporary position with flexible quarter appointments, based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of teaching classes in a university setting.
• Experience teaching upper-division courses in relevant music courses.

Responsibilities

• Instruction, class preparation, grading, and office hours.
• Duties may adjust based on departmental needs.
• Presence required for the entire teaching quarter(s).

Skills

Teaching in a university setting

Experience with large scale classes

Relevant professional experience in music

Education

PhD or DMA in Music

5 years of relevant professional experience

Job description

Temporary Lecturer in Music AY 2026-2027

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.

Job Description

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. Candidates must be physically present and in service for the entire duration of the teaching quarter(s).

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of teaching classes in a university setting
• AB D 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 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

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evaluations – At least 3 different summaries in the last 3 years compiled into 1 PDF.
• References – 3–5 required (contact information only)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.