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Lecturer Ay - Music

The Music Department at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for its lecturer pool in for part-time teaching appointments.

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.

Cal Poly Pomona's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences (CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience through disciplines in the humanities, performing arts, and social sciences. As the heart and soul of the campus, the College's mission is to cultivate one's intellectual development, ethical reasoning, and aesthetic sensibility to support creative and critical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges.

We are a community diverse in backgrounds, expertise, and thought, committed to improving the human condition and to bettering the world. Our faculty, students, and staff are devoted to creating an inclusive environment where all can thrive through the College's programs, research activities, creative performances, community outreach, and signature experiences.

The Music Department at Cal Poly Pomona blends performance, creativity and technology to prepare you for diverse careers in music. With hands-on experiences, close faculty mentorship and a supportive community, students become by doing—on stage, in the studio and beyond. We have offer two degrees, the Bachelor of Arts with options in general studies and music industry studies, and the Bachelor of Music with options in performance, music education, and composition.

We offer a wide range of ensembles—from traditional orchestras, choirs, and wind ensembles, to mariachi, a showcase for songwriters, a Black music ensemble, music theater, and beyond—as well as academic classes in music theory, musicianship, music history, ethnomusicology, performance practice, jazz, hip-hop, and more.

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may also be available.

We welcome applications from individuals who are experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject areas:

• Applied lessons in all major orchestral, jazz, and popular music instruments (including voice)
• Musicianship (sight-singing, dictation)
• Music theory
• Music history/musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• Audio Engineering/Production
• Music technology (DAWs, notation software)
• Composition and Songwriting
• Music education (secondary methods, instrumental methods, etc)
• Music business (copyright, licensing, management, non-profits)
• General education (introduction to music, music appreciation)
• Ensemble direction

Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum and serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load. Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses, and possibly concert production.

A Master's degree in a musical discipline specific to the instructional duties or related discipline in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline.

At least two years of professional experience in the field specific to the instructional duties

A Ph.D. in a musical discipline specific to the instructional duties or related discipline

Prior teaching experience at the college or university level and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.

At least five years of professional experience in the field specific to the instructional duties

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for one semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full…