The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music’s Department of Ethnomusicology invites applications for a part-time lecturer position in Music of Iran for the Fall and Winter quarters of the 2024-25 academic year. Candidates must have advanced expertise in performance and research. University teaching experience preferred. Candidate will be expected to direct performance ensembles and/or teach lecture classes and seminars related to Iranian music. The position also requires expertise in developing curriculum in Iranian music in addition to interacting with the Iranian community on various cultural and educational initiatives. A PhD in ethnomusicology or related field is preferred.

Candidates should submit: a cover letter stating interest in the position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of contribution to diversity. In addition, please provide 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.

The application deadlines are October 19, 2024, for Fall quarter and November 30, 2024, for Winter quarter. The anticipated appointment dates are October 1st, 2024, for Fall quarter and January 1, 2025, for Winter quarter.