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

Position Overview
Lecturer – Instruction in Advanced Jazz Performance: Saxophone for the 2026-27 academic year (part‑time).

Salary Range
Reasonable estimate: $70,977 – $92,609 (salary commensurate with qualifications and experience).

Application Window
Open date: June 23, 2026
Next review date: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
Final date: Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Position Description
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. The role includes individual student instruction in jazz saxophone at the university level. Candidates should have advanced expertise in group and solo instruction of a diverse mixture of jazz saxophone repertoire, concepts, and techniques. University teaching experience is preferred. A bachelor's degree is preferred. The start date for the academic year is September 21, 2026.

Responsibilities include:

Deliver individual lesson plans and instruction to students in saxophone performance.

Prepare students for advanced performance opportunities and assessment.

Engage with the jazz music community through cultural and educational initiatives.

Maintain accurate student records and reports.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications

Advanced expertise in group and solo performance of a diverse mixture of jazz saxophone.

Experience interacting with the jazz music community on various cultural and educational initiatives.

Preferred qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

University teaching experience.

Application Requirements

Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter stating interest in the position.

Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

Reference check authorization release form – complete and upload the form.

UCLA Mission Statement commitments – brief statement reflecting your contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA’s mission and the 2023–28 strategic plan.

Optional: audio and/or video links demonstrating teaching.

Reference Requirements

3–5 professional references (contact information only).

Contact Information
Email: gomesh@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu

About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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 any 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.

Misconduct means any violation of 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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct.

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Job Location
Los Angeles, CA

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