UCLA Global Jazz Studies 2026-27 Part-Time Lecturer in Jazz Performance: Saxopho

UCLA Global Jazz Studies 2026-27 Part-Time Lecturer in Jazz Performance: Saxophone
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number:

JPF11105

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's Global Jazz Studies IDP invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in Instruction in Advanced Jazz Performance: Saxophone for the 2026-27 academic year. Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience; percentage of appointment commensurate with teaching load.

Responsibilities
Provide individual student instruction in advanced saxophone performance. Impart knowledge of jazz repertoire, concepts, and techniques through private lessons on specific instruments.

Qualifications

Advanced expertise in group and solo instruction of a diverse mixture of jazz saxophone at the university level.

Knowledge of jazz repertoire, concepts, and techniques.

University teaching experience preferred.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Application Requirements

Cover letter stating interest in the position.

Comprehensive curriculum vitae.

Statement of teaching philosophy.

Statement of commitments to advancing UCLA's mission statement.

Reference check authorization release form and at least three professional references with names and contact information.

Optional: online video links representing teaching.

Application Deadline
July 31, 2026; fall quarter service period start date September 21, 2026.

This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers. Contract | UCnet.

Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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: UC Nondiscrimination & Affi­cative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction.

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