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Lecturer - Performance - Department of Music

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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 during the fall, spring and/or summer sessions.

These courses include, but not limited to the following:

Music 141 “University Orchestra
Music 143 “Gospel Chorus”
Music 144 “University Chorus”
Music 145 “University Chamber Chorus” Music 149 “University Baroque Ensemble”

Music 141 University Symphony Orchestra

Music 143 focuses on the performance of choral music of the African American gospel music tradition with a particular emphasis on contemporary performance techniques. The Gospel Chorus, as is the case with other formal University music performance ensembles, will prepare music to be presented to the public in at least two concerts each semester. Students will be selected for the chorus on the basis of individual auditions.

Music 144 performs music primarily from the 17th to the 20th centuries including works for chorus and orchestra.

Music 145 is a smaller mixed chorus that aims at a professional standard of ensemble singing and explores the lesser-known choral repertory.

Music 149 is the performance of Renaissance and Baroque music for voices and instruments.

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

Basic Qualifications (by time of application): MA or equivalent degree in music.

Additional Qualifications (by start date): Three years teaching in music performance.

Preferred Qualifications (by start date): Experience with teaching in a university setting is preferred.

Annual, Full-time Salary: $53,402 - $58,945; commensurate with experience. Appointments range from 33% to 100% time.

Please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01697

Applications must include a cover letter, most recent curriculum vitae, and only contact information of three references. Letters of reference may be solicited for finalists. Applicants may optionally include a statement of teaching and a statement of contributions to diversity, addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html).

Appointments for fall semester are usually reviewed in April, spring semester in October, and summer sessions in March. Applications will be accepted and reviewed for department needs, through March 27, 2019 and may be renewed based on need and funding. You will need to apply to a new search pool If you would like to continue to be considered after that time.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time.

Please direct questions to Kris Andrews, Academic HR Analyst, at musichr@berkeley.edu, Department of Music, 104 Morrison Hall #1200, Berkeley, CA 94720-1200.

The Department seeks candidates whose teaching, performance and service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion and to increasing the participation of individuals from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

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. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Most recent curriculum vitae

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - statement of contributions to diversity, addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service
    (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

Job location

Berkeley, CA