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Lecturer Ay - Music

The Music Program is seeking an instructor to teach coursework in digital audio recording, editing, and production. The successful candidate will provide students with hands-on instruction in current industry-standard applications and technologies. Areas of instruction include analog and digital audio recording systems, recording workflows and their component technologies, digital audio editing and effects, and synchronized sound and audio production for visual media.

The instructor will support students in developing both the technical knowledge and practical skills necessary to work effectively with contemporary recording and production tools.

The ability to provide private instruction in one or more instruments and/or voice is also highly desirable. Candidates with experience teaching applied music lessons across a range of instruments or vocal areas may have opportunities to contribute additional instruction based on program needs, student demand, and the candidate's areas of expertise.

Minimum Degree Requirements: B.A. in Music or Sound Design or a closely related field from an accredited institution, and significant related professional experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Availability to teach the days and times and in the modality (face-to-face or online synchronous and/or online asynchronous) indicated in the Schedule of Classes for the upcoming semester, or assigned for future semesters by the Chair of Dance, Music, and Theatre.
• Applicants should demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with a broad student population and provide mentorship that supports student academic success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.A., Ph.D., or other terminal degree, or a closely related field.
• Significant professional experience in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching with Canvas.
• Demonstrated culturally-relevant,
  -responsive, and
  -sustaining pedagogy and/or artistic practices, through syllabi, lesson plans, course design, performance archive, and/or interactions with students, faculty, staff, audience, and/or community members who span a diverse range of languages, nationalities, ethnicities, socio-economic levels, ages, identities, abilities and/or educational experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Teach one or more of the Music Course sections listed above, face-to-face, synchronous online, and/or asynchronous online as scheduled in a given semester. Final teaching assignment(s) and modalities, as well as additional opportunities to teach the same other MUSIC prefix courses in future semesters, depend on qualifications, budget, enrollment, and program needs.
• Use subject-matter expertise to impart knowledge and critical thinking skills to students
• Stay current regarding the professional body of knowledge in field of practice
• Design syllabus and curriculum as assigned
• Communicate expectations to students
• Prepare and deliver course materials
• Evaluate student learning and growth and assign grades
• Design interactive and motivational activities to fully engage participants and to reinforce student learning
• Update course materials periodically, and regularly monitor course evaluations in order to make adjustments and improvements to the curriculum
• Respond to student needs and questions
• Create an environment in which students of diverse backgrounds are motivated to succeed
• Apply technology and leverage resources appropriately to enhance the curriculum (e.g. use Canvas or make arrangements for guest speakers)
• Handle mechanics of position according to deadlines. Understand how to use the computer, texts, A/V, grade submission, etc.

Final date to receive applications:
Screening of applications will begin August 21, 2026. Priority will be given to applicants who submit applications prior to the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Cover Letter stating which Music course(s) you are interested in teaching
• A statement describing your experience mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional growth.

In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.

Submit all required materials to the CSUCI Careers application web address below: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Compensation:
California State University Lecturer Salary (Academic Year) Schedules (anticipated hiring ranges)

• Range 2: $5,507-$6,677
• Range 3: $6,221-$13,224
• Range 4: $6,825-$14,523
• Range 5: $8,593-$15,211

Placement into a range is based on qualifications and experience. Initial assignments are typically at the bottom third of the salary range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester.

The University offers robust employee benefits. Please see the following link for more information…