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University of California Berkeley
Lecturer - Performance - Department of Music
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What they do
A Music Professor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches music related subject areas. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
$88,103 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Lecturer
- Performance
- Department of Music University of California Berkeley
- 4.
- $77,561.
Percent time:
33%- 100% Anticipated start: Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 Review timeline: Appointments for fall semester are usually reviewed in March, spring semester in October, and summer sessions in February.
Position duration:
1- 2 Semesters Application Window Open date: August 21, 2026 Next review date: Friday, Sep 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Friday, Aug 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 at the University of California, Berkeley, is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach a range of performance courses in the Music Department. Detailed descriptions of music performance courses offered are located in UC Berkeley's Course Catalog. Follow the link provided below.ENSEMBLES MUSIC 116
Improvisation in the Jazz TraditionMUSIC 140
Javanese GamelanMUSIC 141
University Symphony OrchestraMUSIC 141A
Philharmonia OrchestraMUSIC 142
University Wind EnsembleMUSIC 143
Gospel ChorusMUSIC 144
University ChorusMUSIC 145
University Chamber ChorusMUSIC 146B
Balinese GamelanMUSIC 147A
Latin American and Caribbean Music EnsembleMUSIC 148
African Music EnsembleMUSIC 149
University Baroque EnsembleMUSIC 165
Berkeley Nu Jazz CollectivePERFORMANCE SKILL BUILDING MUSIC 150
Sightsinging and Score ReadingMUSIC 164
Creating Improvised MusicMUSIC 166
Aurality and Creative InteractionMUSICOLOGY AND ETHNOMUSICOLOGY COURSES MUSIC 131
Musics of Latin AmericaMUSIC 131B
Cumbia:
Music, Difference, and Circulation in the AmericasMUSIC 131C
Musics in the US-Mexico BorderlandsMUSIC 132
Music of the Middle EastMUSIC 133C
Music and Theater in Southeast AsiaMUSIC 133D
Music of Central JavaMUSIC 134C
Popular Musics in Transnational AsiaMUSIC 134D
Music and Social ProtestMUSIC 135
Listening to Musics of the WorldMUSIC 135A
Musics of the CaribbeanMUSIC 138
Sound, Music, and EcologyMUSIC 139
Topics in Musics of the WorldMUSIC 170A
Topics in Research and Performance In addition to teaching responsibilities, general duties include office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials (e.g., syllabus), and interacting with students outside of class time via email and/or bCourses. Some courses may require supervision of discussion sections taught by graduate students.Please note:
The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, disabled, or elderly), or have achieved excellence in careers outside academia (e.g., in professional or industry service) are encouraged to apply.Department :
https://music.berkeley.edu/UCB Course Catalog:
Music :
https://undergraduate.catalog.berkeley.edu/search?page=1&q=music&searchEntities=catalogPages,programs,departments,courses Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Master's degree (or international equivalent degree) or 3 years of professional experience. Preferred qualifications MA of Arts, MA in Music. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae- Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Teaching
- Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests.
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