University of California - Santa Cruz
Music Department: Performance Practice & Performing Ensembles Lecturer Pool
University of California - Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, us, 95061
Position Overview
Position Title:
Ensembles Pre-six LecturerSalary Range:
A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $8,531-$10,492 (based on salary points 1-8). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.Percent Time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.Anticipated Start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2024 through fall quarter 2025. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.Position Duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.Application Window
Open Date:
June 15, 2024Most Recent Review Date:
Monday, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final Date:
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 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, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be called upon to teach various performance practice workshops & performing ensembles at the lower- and upper-division course level. We seek applications from outstanding candidates with relevant teaching experience who can teach performing ensembles (e.g., Sundanese/Balinese Gamelan; Jazz Big Band & Combos; Mariachi Ensemble; Wind Ensemble; Ghanaian Drumming Ensemble, etc.) that are specific to the applicant's background, interest, and expertise. We also seek applications from outstanding candidates with relevant teaching experience who can teach performance practice workshops (e.g. North Indian Music Workshop; Songwriting Craft & Practice; Beginning Spontaneous Composition & Improvisation; Music and the Ocean; Hip-Hop Workshop, etc.) that are specific to the applicant's background, interest, and expertise.Applicants with expertise in college-level teaching experience or who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Music Department's undergraduate and graduate programs (Music Ph.D., D.M.A, and M.A.) are strongly encouraged to apply.Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
(required at the time the application is submitted): Master's Degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in music; or four years of artistic and creative work consisting of a national and/or international record of performances, exhibitions or installations in music venues, museums, galleries, and festivals, and evidence of scholarship in peer-reviewed journals, web, and/or book publications.Application Requirements
Document RequirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and the courses you are qualified to teach required.Recording of Your Performance (recording 1 of 3) - Upload a pdf document that includes a description and link to the recording.Performance Program, or description of recording/performance (program 1 of 3)Recording of Your Performance (recording 2 of 3) - Upload a pdf document that includes a description and link to the recording.Performance Program, or description of recording/performance (program 2 of 3)Recording of Your Performance (recording 3 of 3) - Upload a pdf document that includes a description and link to the recording.Performance Program, or description of recording/performance (program 3 of 3)Sample Course SyllabusEvaluations of Teaching (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application.Reference Requirements3 letters of reference requiredApplications must include confidential letters of recommendation. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.Apply Link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01734Help Contact:
music@ucsc.eduAbout UC Santa Cruz
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.Job Location
Santa Cruz, California
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Position Title:
Ensembles Pre-six LecturerSalary Range:
A reasonable estimate for an appointment to teach a standard five-credit course is $8,531-$10,492 (based on salary points 1-8). Compensation for Summer Session courses may vary from courses taught during the academic year.Percent Time:
Variable, based on the course load assigned.Anticipated Start:
Appointments are contingent on the hiring unit's instructional need and the availability of funding. This recruitment is valid for initial appointments made in fall quarter 2024 through fall quarter 2025. Initial appointments with effective dates outside of this recruitment period will require an alternative open recruitment.Position Duration:
Appointments are typically made during one or more quarters of the regular academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters), but they may also be made during Summer Session.Application Window
Open Date:
June 15, 2024Most Recent Review Date:
Monday, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.Final Date:
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 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, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for an ongoing pool of lecturers who may be called upon to teach various performance practice workshops & performing ensembles at the lower- and upper-division course level. We seek applications from outstanding candidates with relevant teaching experience who can teach performing ensembles (e.g., Sundanese/Balinese Gamelan; Jazz Big Band & Combos; Mariachi Ensemble; Wind Ensemble; Ghanaian Drumming Ensemble, etc.) that are specific to the applicant's background, interest, and expertise. We also seek applications from outstanding candidates with relevant teaching experience who can teach performance practice workshops (e.g. North Indian Music Workshop; Songwriting Craft & Practice; Beginning Spontaneous Composition & Improvisation; Music and the Ocean; Hip-Hop Workshop, etc.) that are specific to the applicant's background, interest, and expertise.Applicants with expertise in college-level teaching experience or who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Music Department's undergraduate and graduate programs (Music Ph.D., D.M.A, and M.A.) are strongly encouraged to apply.Internal candidates will be given priority consideration.Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
(required at the time the application is submitted): Master's Degree (or equivalent foreign degree) in music; or four years of artistic and creative work consisting of a national and/or international record of performances, exhibitions or installations in music venues, museums, galleries, and festivals, and evidence of scholarship in peer-reviewed journals, web, and/or book publications.Application Requirements
Document RequirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover Letter - Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and the courses you are qualified to teach required.Recording of Your Performance (recording 1 of 3) - Upload a pdf document that includes a description and link to the recording.Performance Program, or description of recording/performance (program 1 of 3)Recording of Your Performance (recording 2 of 3) - Upload a pdf document that includes a description and link to the recording.Performance Program, or description of recording/performance (program 2 of 3)Recording of Your Performance (recording 3 of 3) - Upload a pdf document that includes a description and link to the recording.Performance Program, or description of recording/performance (program 3 of 3)Sample Course SyllabusEvaluations of Teaching (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement addressing your understanding of the barriers facing traditionally underrepresented groups and your past and/or future contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching and professional or public service. Candidates are urged to review guidelines on statements (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/diversity.html) before preparing their application.Reference Requirements3 letters of reference requiredApplications must include confidential letters of recommendation. Note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System.All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.Apply Link:
https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01734Help Contact:
music@ucsc.eduAbout UC Santa Cruz
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.Job Location
Santa Cruz, California
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