UCLA Music Industry 2026-27 Part-Time Lecturer: Capstone

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Music Industry for the Fall quarter of the 2026-27 academic year to co-teach the UCLA Music Industry Capstone course. This course requires an experienced and passionate instructor to lead undergraduate students through the culmination of their academic experience. This course is designed to help students integrate the creative, strategic, and analytical skills they have developed throughout the program into meaningful, real-world projects.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, an exceptional mentor, and enthusiastic about working closely with students on independent research and/or creative activity. This role requires guiding students through a variety of capstone experiences, including creative projects, business plans, and research initiatives, while fostering critical thinking, professionalism, and innovation.

Responsibilities include:

* Teaching and facilitating the Music Industry Capstone course.

* Mentoring students individually and in groups as they develop original creative projects, music business plans, and research-based capstone projects.

* Helping students define project goals, establish milestones, and maintain accountability throughout the quarter.

* Providing constructive feedback on project development, presentations, and written work.

* Fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging classroom environment that encourages creativity, entrepreneurship, and scholarly inquiry.

* Guiding students in connecting academic concepts with current music industry practices.

* Evaluating student performance using clear and consistent assessment criteria.

* Coordinating with program leadership to ensure course objectives and learning outcomes are met.

* Maintaining organized course materials, communicating regularly with students, and managing deadlines efficiently.

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.

Applications will be reviewed by the search committee as they are submitted with a final deadline of September 20, 2026, for Fall quarter employment. The anticipated appointment date is October 1, 2026, for Fall quarter.

This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: UCnet CBA .

Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.

• Significant professional experience in the music industry or a closely related field.

• Familiarity with course management systems (Canvas, Moodle) and teaching with technology.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor students through diverse project types, including creative works, business plans, and research projects.

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple student projects simultaneously.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and supporting students, with a commitment to their academic and professional success.

• Ability to inspire creativity while providing practical, actionable guidance.

• Previous teaching, mentoring, coaching, or leadership experience, preferably at the college or university level.

• Some training in the teaching of writing preferred.

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information only required for a minimum of 3 individuals.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as 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.
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