What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Lecturer in Music AY 2026-2027 position at UC San Diego Academic Jobs?
Position overview
Position title: Temporary Lecturer in Music
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977-$77,561.
The posted UC academic salary scales UCOP Academic Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position Pre-6 Lecturer Salary Scale
Application Window
Open date: April 20, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 20, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
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. Please read more about the department at the Music Department Website
We are seeking applicants for temporary lecturer position(s) in the subjects of Composition, Computer Music, Music Theory and Skills, Music History, and Performance.
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.
Candidate(s) must be physically present and in service for the entire duration of the teaching quarter(s).
Subsequent applications will be reviewed periodically as teaching needs arise.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Document Requirements
Help contact: mus-ap@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
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.
Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810
Click for more information on Senate Bill-791
La Jolla, CA
Position title: Temporary Lecturer in Music
Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $70,977-$77,561.
The posted UC academic salary scales UCOP Academic Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position Pre-6 Lecturer Salary Scale
Application Window
Open date: April 20, 2026
Next review date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 20, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
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. Please read more about the department at the Music Department Website
We are seeking applicants for temporary lecturer position(s) in the subjects of Composition, Computer Music, Music Theory and Skills, Music History, and Performance.
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.
Candidate(s) must be physically present and in service for the entire duration of the teaching quarter(s).
Subsequent applications will be reviewed periodically as teaching needs arise.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
- Demonstrated track record of teaching classes in a university setting
- ABD 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 of 5 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience teaching large scale classes in a university setting
- Experience teaching upper-division courses in relevant music courses aligned with our department’s offerings
Document Requirements
- Cover Letter (Optional)
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Teaching Evaluations - Please provide at least 3 different summaries in the last 3 years compiled together into 1 PDF.
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Help contact: mus-ap@ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
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.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
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.
Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810
Click for more information on Senate Bill-791
- “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.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH]
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]
La Jolla, CA
Salary : $70,977 - $77,561