UCLA Music 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in Choral Music

The UCLA Music Performance, Composition and Education Department invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in choral music for the 2025-26 academic year. Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience; percentage of appointment commensurate with courses assigned.

Responsibilities may include the following: programming for and conducting the UCLA Chorale (an ensemble comprising both performance and non-majors, usually between 70 and 100 singers, that meets Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 5:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.) and supervision of choral teaching assistants assigned to the ensemble; courses in choral music education, diction, literature, and/or vocal pedagogy; individual instruction and recital preparation of graduate choral conductors; and participation in departmental auditions and juries.

Applicants should have at least four years of experience teaching, conducting, and administering an advanced choral program; expertise and experience in the principles of vocal pedagogy; and knowledge of broad repertoires for choral ensembles and classical voice. A post-baccalaureate degree is preferred.

The application deadline is August 31, 2025, with an anticipated appointment date of October 1, 2025.

Applications should include a cover letter stating interest in the position, a philosophy of teaching, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae, online video links representing the applicant's teaching (choral rehearsal and/or conducting performance), a response to UCLA's Mission Statement and names and contact information for at least three professional references.

* At least four years of experience teaching, conducting and administering an advanced choral program

* Expertise and experience in the principles of vocal pedagogy

* Knowledge of broad repertoires for choral ensembles and classical voice

* Bachelor's degree

* University teaching experience

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information only required for a minimum of 3 individuals.

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.

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 condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal 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.
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