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School of Music and Dance Music Lecturer Pool 2025-2026

Apply now Job no: 547466
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Fine/Performing Arts, Temporary, Part Time

Description

The School of Music and Dance in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts at San Diego State University is accepting applications for their Music part-time lecturer pool.

We welcome applications from prospective temporary faculty with expertise or experience in the following areas:

• Music History, Musicology, Music Theory, Music Composition, Music Education, Music Topics, Class Piano, Class Guitar, Aural Skills, Audio, Music Technology, Ensemble Direction (various), Private Instruction (various), Mariachi, Conducting

Temporary appointments may be either full- or part-time. Appointments from the part-time pool are often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available on very short notice. The Fall term begins mid-August and ends late-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available. Initial appointments are typically one semester or one academic year, to be renewed contingent on satisfactory evaluations and continuing availability of work. Applications will remain in our applicant pool during the academic year you apply.

Qualifications

Criteria

• Graduate degree in music or dance and/or commensurate professional experience (terminal degree preferred)
• University teaching experience
• Demonstrated currency in subject matter
• Professional activity in the field
• Audio Lecturer: Applicants should have extensive professional experience in audio engineering, live sound reinforcement, and music production; be proficient in industry-standard software and hardware used in audio production; possess a strong understanding of acoustics, signal flow, digital signal processing, and audio equipment operation; be familiar with emerging trends and technologies in the audio industry; have the ability to design and deliver curricula covering a wide range of audio topics; possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; have a demonstrated ability to mentor and support students in their academic and professional development; and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Conducting Lecturer: Applicants should possess a graduate degree in music; have professional experience as a conductor; have experience teaching conducting; possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and be committed to creating an inclusive and supportive classroom rehearsal environment.
• Mariachi Lecturer: Applicants should have extensive professional performative experience in mariachi arts; have university experience teaching mariachi music; possess historical knowledge regarding mariachi performance and culture; be familiar with emerging trends in mariachi arts; have earned a graduate degree; possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and be committed to creating an inclusive and supportive classroom rehearsal environment.

Application Instructions

Prospective temporary faculty who would like their applications on file are invited to send the following items:

• Contact information for three (3) professional references
• Cover letter summarizing qualifications and teaching interests
• Unofficial transcripts and/or links to examples of professional work and/or evidence of teaching work/student evaluations

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and placed at the beginning of the range.

Inquiries: For application inquiries, please email area program coordinators or School director Dr. Kevin Delgado at delgado@sdsu.edu.

Pursuant to Education Code 89521, the California State University requires that employment applicants disclose any final administrative decision or final judicial decision issued within the last seven years determining that the applicant committed sexual harassment. This requirement applies specifically to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the Academic or Administrative position they are applying to.

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment.

Advertised: Apr 11 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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