Teacher Special Programs (TSP) - Department of Music

The Department of Music at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary, part-time instructors to teach a range of instruments for one-on-one and/or group instruction. Teachers of Special Programs are hired as needs arise during the fall, spring and or summer.

The majority of Teachers Special Programs positions are part of our private instruction program. It is a directed program of study, open mostly to music majors, by audition, which includes opportunities for large and small music ensembles, and private instruction. The student’s program will be worked out in consultation with the supervising faculty, who will assist in finding an appropriate private instructor.

The components of the private instruction program include providing lessons in the following areas:

• Instrumental Performance
• Jazz Performance
• Vocal Performance
• Basic Voice
• Vocal Technique
• Basic Piano for intending and current music majors
• Beginning Piano for Non-Music Majors
• Advanced Beginning Piano for Non-Music Majors

Other courses Teachers Special Programs may serve:

• Chorus and/or Chamber Chorus
• Early Music Performance
• Songs and Song-Writing
• Various Musical Practices Performance – Non-Western Instruments

Further positions include instruction on non-Western instruments in our Ethnomusicology labs, such as Music of Japan, Music of East Asia, Music of the Caribbean, Music of Bali, etc.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths, may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, disabled, or elderly), or have achieved excellence in careers outside academia (e.g., in professional or industry service) are encouraged to apply.

MA (or equivalent international degree), or 5 years of professional experience by date of application.