UCLA Ethnomusicology 2026-27 Part-Time Lecturer: Music of Latin America

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s Department of Ethnomusicology invites applications for a temporary replacement part-time lecturer position in Music of Latin America: Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean Isles for Spring quarter of the 2026-27 academic year.

Responsibilities

will include assigned undergraduate Ethnomusicology course(s) and Teaching Assistant supervision. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Applicants should have an established regional, national, and/or international reputation as a music educator with expertise and experience in the survey of traditional and contemporary musical culture of Latin America (Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean Isles).

A post-baccalaureate degree is required. Applications will be reviewed by the search committee as they are submitted with a final deadline of January 31, 2027 for Spring quarter employment. The anticipated employment date is April 1, 2027, in Spring quarter with a campus wide service period start date of March 24, 2027.

Applications must include: 1) a cover letter stating interest in the position and summarizing relevant experience, 2) a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) a response to the University’s Mission Statement, 5) a reference check authorization release and 6) names and contact information for at least three professional references.

Applicants may consider including online video links representing their teaching although doing so is not required. This position is represented by the University Council

• American Federation of Teachers: CBA UCnet . Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.