University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) is hiring: UCLA Music Industry 202

Position Overview

Lecturer in Music Industry – part‑time, Winter quarter 2025‑26. Staff a course in Global Music Industry, an introduction to contemporary research, case studies and industry trends.

Application Window

Open date: October 13, 2025
Next review date: November 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: November 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music invites applications for a part‑time Lecturer in Music Industry for the Winter quarter of the 2025‑26 academic year. The position will staff a course in Global Music Industry, designed as an introduction to global music industry through contemporary research, case studies and trends. Salary will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and experience.

Applicants should have a deep understanding of how cultural, political, and economic contexts shape the global music industry. The Music Industry program is committed to respectful and accurate representation of diverse music cultures; thus the ideal candidate must possess the ability to respectfully and accurately engage with issues like cultural appropriation, representation, and postcolonial theory. They should have experience working with international record labels, distributors, or music companies. They should have expertise in global tour management, artist development, or music licensing across borders, and experience with music markets in key regions: U.S., U.K., Latin America, Africa, East/Southeast Asia, India, Middle East. Applicants should also demonstrate expertise in: international copyright and IP laws; cross‑cultural marketing & branding, global streaming and digital distribution platforms; exporting/importing music content; music industry infrastructure and trends in non‑Western countries; global music trade organizations (e.g., IFPI, CISAC); trends like K‑pop, Afrobeats, Reggaeton, Bollywood music, etc.; local‑global hybridity and cultural exchange.

Responsibilities will include individual student teaching supervision and assigned undergraduate course in the School of Music. Applicants with a master's degree, or with relevant professional experience in the global music industry, or fluency in other languages will be preferred.

Applications must include: 1) cover letter; 2) comprehensive resume/CV; 3) statement of teaching philosophy; 4) response to the University’s Mission Statement; 5) reference check authorization release; 6) names/contact of at least three professional references. Applicants may consider including online video links representing their teaching although doing so is not required.

Applications will be reviewed by the search committee as they are submitted with a deadline of November 30, 2025, for Winter quarter employment. Anticipated appointment date is January 1, 2026, for Winter quarter.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of one professional certification in a related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• University teaching experience
• Fluency in languages other than English

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV or resume
• Statement of Teaching
• UCLA Mission Statement response (see brief description)
• Reference check authorization release form – complete and upload
• Optional: Online Audio or Video Links
• Optional: Statement of Research

Reference requirements: at least three (3) professional references (contact information only).

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10656

Help Contact

gomesh@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. 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 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.

Job Location

Los Angeles, CA

Application Deadline

November 30, 2025