University of California, Berkeley
Lecturer - Teacher Special Programs (TSP) Department of Music Job at University
University of California, Berkeley, San Francisco, CA, US, 94199
Lecturer - Teacher Special Programs (TSP) Department of Music
Position overview
Salary range: $120/hr
Percent time: Part-Time at 10%
Anticipated start: Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026.
Review timeline: Appointments for Fall semester are usually reviewed in March, Spring semester in October, and Summer Session in February.
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.
Position duration: Semester
Application Window
Open date: August 14, 2025
Next review date: Friday, Aug 29, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 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 invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part-time instructors to teach a range of instruments for one-on-one and/or group instruction. Teachers of Special Programs are hired as needs arise during the fall, spring and/or summer.
The majority of Teachers Special Programs positions are part of our private instruction program. It is a directed program of study, open mostly to music majors, by audition, which includes opportunities for large and small music ensembles, and private instruction. The student's program will be worked out in consultation with the supervising faculty, who will assist in finding an appropriate private instructor. The components of the private instruction program include providing lessons in the following areas:
● Instrumental Performance
● Jazz Performance
● Vocal Performance
● Basic Voice
● Vocal Technique
● Basic Piano for intending and current music majors
● Beginning Piano for Non-Music Majors
● Advanced Beginning Piano for Non-Music Majors
Other courses Teachers Special Programs may serve:
● Chorus and/or Chamber Chorus
● Early Music Performance
● Songs and Song-Writing
● Various Musical Practices Performance - Non-Western Instruments
Further positions include instruction on non-Western instruments in our Ethnomusicology labs, such as Music of Japan, Music of East Asia, Music of the Caribbean, Music of Bali, etc.
We are not able to sponsor visas or pay for costs associated with visas, nor pay for any moving expenses.
The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. 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 : http://music.berkeley.edu/job-opportunities/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
MA (or equivalent international degree), or 5 years of professional experience by date of application.
Application Requirements
Document requirements Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Statement of Teaching (Optional)
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05039
Help contact: musichr@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy ( APM 210 1-d ). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community , which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.
The University of California, Berkeley 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, or protected veteran status.
For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy .
In searches when letters of reference are required 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 prior to submitting their letter.
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.
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.
“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 or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
Berkeley, CA
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In Summary: The Department of Music at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part-time instructors to teach a range of instruments . Teachers of Special Programs are hired as needs arise during the fall, spring and/or summer . The majority of Teachers Special Programs positions are part of our private instruction program . We are not able to sponsor visas or pay for costs associated with visas .
En Español: Rango de trabajo: 120 dólares por hora Intervalo de tiempo parcial a 10% Inicio anticipado: otoño 2025, primavera 2026, verano 2026 y otoño 2066. Cronograma de revisión: Las citas para el semestre del otoño se revisan generalmente en marzo, semestre de primavera en octubre y sesión de verano en febrero. Por favor tenga en cuenta: El uso de un grupo de profesores no garantiza que exista una posición abierta. Consulte la fecha de evaluación especificada en AP Recruit para saber si el departamento está actualmente revisando las solicitudes para un puesto específico. Si no hay una fecha de revisión futura especificada, su solicitud puede no ser considerada en este momento. Duración de posición: Semestre Aplicación Posición Abierto Ventana: 14 de agosto 2025 Data de examen siguiente: Viernes 29 de agosto a las 11:59 horas (tiempo Pacífico) Los solicitantes deben asegurarse de completar esta instrucción hasta la fecha final. La mayoría de las posiciones en los Programas Especiales de Maestros forman parte de nuestro programa privado de instrucción. Se trata de un programa dirigido de estudio, abierto principalmente a especialidades musicales, por audición, que incluye oportunidades para grandes y pequeños conjuntos de música, e instrucción privada. El programa del estudiante se elaborará en consulta con la facultad supervisora, que ayudará a encontrar un instructor privado apropiado. Los componentes del programa de enseñanza privada incluyen proporcionar lecciones en las siguientes áreas: ● Rendimiento instrumental ● Jazz Performance ● Conductura vocal ● voz básica ● Técnica vocal ● Piano básico para mayores de música intencionales y actuales Comenzando el piano para Majors no-Musical Comenzando el Piano para Majores No-Músicos Candidatos a cursos No-Musicos Otros programas especiales de maestros pueden ser patrocinados: Corus avanzados y/o Cuorros de Música Tempranos ● Las canciones y enseñanzas más recientes Incluirán gastos relacionados con los trabajos educativos en el área de Musicología de Asia, como las clases de Músico, etc. Se alienta a las personas que puedan haber tenido caminos de carrera no tradicionales, pueden haber tomado un tiempo libre por razones familiares (por ejemplo, niños, discapacitados o ancianos), o han logrado excelencia en carreras fuera del ámbito académico (p.ej., en el servicio profesional o industrial) para solicitar. Departamento: http://music.berkeley.edu/job-opportunities/ Qualifications Calificaciones básicas (que se requieren al momento de la solicitud) Maestría (o título internacional equivalente), o 5 años de experiencia profesional hasta la fecha de aplicación. Requisitos de solicitudes Documental Requisito Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Su más recientemente actualizada Declaración C.V. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin tener en cuenta la raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad o estatus de veterano protegido. Para más información, consulte la Acción Afirmativa y No Discriminación en Política de Empleo de la Universidad de California y la Política Antidiscriminatoria de la University of California . En las búsquedas cuando se requieren cartas de referencia todas las cartas serán tratadas como confidenciales según la política de la universidad de Califórnia y la ley del estado de California. Por favor remita a los posibles árbitros, incluidos cuando las cartas son proporcionadas por un tercero (es decir, servicio administrativo o centro de carrera), a la declaración de confidencialidad de UC Berkeley antes de enviar su carta. Como empleado universitario, se le pedirá que cumpla con todas las políticas aplicables y/o acuerdos colectivos de negociación, conforme a lo que pueden ser exigidas desde el último momento hasta siete años. Mal comportamiento significa cualquier violación de las políticas o leyes que rigen la conducta en el lugar de trabajo anterior del solicitante, incluidas pero no limitadas a violaciones de políticas o ley que prohíben acoso sexual, agresión sexual u otras formas de acoso o discriminación, según lo definido por el empleador. UC Violencia Sexual y Acoso Sexual Política Política Antidiscriminación Política APM - 035: Acción Afirmativa y No Discriminatoria en la ubicación laboral Berkeley, CA Para solicitarlo, visite https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05039 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. Todos los derechos reservados. Publicado por la agencia de publicidad para reclutamientos con valor añadido jeid-abbd11df599fb424b65bb8ec080f89 #Jjbd1880r