University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
UCLA Ethnomusicology 2025-26 Part-Time Lecturer in Armenian Ensemble
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Position Overview
Position title:
Lecturer
Salary range:
$70,977 - $92,609 (see PDF for details)
Review timeline:
Applications will be reviewed by the search committee as they are submitted with a deadline of February 15, 2025.
Application Window:
Open date:
January 8, 2026
Next review date:
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration
Final date:
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Applications will continue to be accepted until this date
Position Description The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's Department of Ethnomusicology invites applications for a part‑time lecturer position in Armenian Woodwinds Ensemble: Duduk & Shvi for the Spring quarter of the 2025‑26 academic year. Salary will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and experience.
Candidates must have advanced expertise in group and solo performance of Armenian woodwinds, specifically practice of double‑reed duduk and fipple (end‑blown) flute shvi. They will be expected to direct performance ensembles and teach lecture classes and seminars on key concepts within the framework of native pedagogy, fostering students’ performance technique and musicality alongside a critical understanding of Armenian vernacular culture and political histories. The position requires expertise in developing curriculum and interacting with the Armenian community on various cultural and educational initiatives. University teaching experience and a PhD in ethnomusicology or related field are preferred.
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.
The application deadline is February 15, 2026 with an anticipated appointment date of April 1, 2026.
This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/. Internal applicants will be considered for re‑appointment prior to consideration of external applicants.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications:
Advanced expertise in group and solo performance of Armenian woodwinds, specifically practice of double‑reed duduk and fipple (end‑blown) flute shvi.
Experience directing performance ensembles.
Experience interacting with the Armenian community on various cultural and educational initiatives.
Preferred qualifications:
PhD in ethnomusicology or related field
University teaching experience
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Cover Letter – State interest in position and summarize relevant experience.
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. or resume.
Statement of Teaching – Statement regarding teaching philosophy.
UCLA Mission Statement:
As the nation's premier public research university, UC’s mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California, which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, comprehensive life‑saving medical services, and the public service mission we are devoted to.
Campus strategic plan: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles; expand our reach as a global university; enhance our research and creative activities; elevate how we teach; become a more effective institution.
Prompt for candidates: Reflect on your personal and professional experiences; highlight past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA’s mission as embodied in the 2023‑28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of teaching, scholarship, and service.
Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the release form.
Document containing links to online video – Upload a document with link(s) to online video recording(s) representing teaching (optional).
Reference requirements:
3‑5 required, contact information only.
Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10782
Help contact:
gomesh@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, which may be amended from time to time. 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 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 the 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, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM – 035: Affrightive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job Location Los Angeles, CA
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Lecturer
Salary range:
$70,977 - $92,609 (see PDF for details)
Review timeline:
Applications will be reviewed by the search committee as they are submitted with a deadline of February 15, 2025.
Application Window:
Open date:
January 8, 2026
Next review date:
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Apply by this date to ensure full consideration
Final date:
Sunday, Feb 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) – Applications will continue to be accepted until this date
Position Description The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music's Department of Ethnomusicology invites applications for a part‑time lecturer position in Armenian Woodwinds Ensemble: Duduk & Shvi for the Spring quarter of the 2025‑26 academic year. Salary will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and experience.
Candidates must have advanced expertise in group and solo performance of Armenian woodwinds, specifically practice of double‑reed duduk and fipple (end‑blown) flute shvi. They will be expected to direct performance ensembles and teach lecture classes and seminars on key concepts within the framework of native pedagogy, fostering students’ performance technique and musicality alongside a critical understanding of Armenian vernacular culture and political histories. The position requires expertise in developing curriculum and interacting with the Armenian community on various cultural and educational initiatives. University teaching experience and a PhD in ethnomusicology or related field are preferred.
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.
The application deadline is February 15, 2026 with an anticipated appointment date of April 1, 2026.
This position is represented by the University Council – American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/. Internal applicants will be considered for re‑appointment prior to consideration of external applicants.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications:
Advanced expertise in group and solo performance of Armenian woodwinds, specifically practice of double‑reed duduk and fipple (end‑blown) flute shvi.
Experience directing performance ensembles.
Experience interacting with the Armenian community on various cultural and educational initiatives.
Preferred qualifications:
PhD in ethnomusicology or related field
University teaching experience
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Cover Letter – State interest in position and summarize relevant experience.
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V. or resume.
Statement of Teaching – Statement regarding teaching philosophy.
UCLA Mission Statement:
As the nation's premier public research university, UC’s mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California, which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, comprehensive life‑saving medical services, and the public service mission we are devoted to.
Campus strategic plan: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles; expand our reach as a global university; enhance our research and creative activities; elevate how we teach; become a more effective institution.
Prompt for candidates: Reflect on your personal and professional experiences; highlight past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA’s mission as embodied in the 2023‑28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of teaching, scholarship, and service.
Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the release form.
Document containing links to online video – Upload a document with link(s) to online video recording(s) representing teaching (optional).
Reference requirements:
3‑5 required, contact information only.
Apply link:
https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10782
Help contact:
gomesh@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu
About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, which may be amended from time to time. 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 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 the 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, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
APM – 035: Affrightive Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job Location Los Angeles, CA
#J-18808-Ljbffr