The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Academic Employment for Ladder Rank Faculty and Lecturers

 

The Department of Music at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of teachers in areas of composition, theory, musicology, and/or ethnomusicology. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The availability of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Temporary appointment positions are variable in terms of percentage of time (5% to 100%). The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community, and can demonstrate a clear recruitment plan and community engagement. Learn more at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02524.

The posting will remain open until March 31, 2024 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2024. If you would like to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.

The position is open until filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees.(Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The Department of Music at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a pool of qualified lecturers to teach various instruments. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The availability of positions varies from quarter to quarter, depending on the needs of the department. Temporary appointment positions are variable in terms of percentage of time (5% to 100%). The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community, and can demonstrate a clear recruitment plan and community engagement. Learn more at https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02447.


The posting will remain open until March 31, 2024 to accommodate department needs. The pool will close on March 31, 2024. If you would like to be considered after that time, and the pooled position is advertised again, you will need to submit a new application.

Please note: The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists at the time you are applying. See the next review date specified in UC Recruit to indicate the next potential upcoming opening. If there is no future review date showing, your application may not be considered at this time.

The position is open until filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/SARS-CoV-2_Covid-19. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees.(Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Staff Employment

There are no open positions at this time.

Student Employment

Event Production

The Department of Music is currently hiring motivated students to be on the event production team! Please see the short description below. Those interested can apply via Handshake at the link provided. Students may need to make a Handshake account to apply. Any students having trouble accessing the posting can reach out directly to the Production and Events Manager.

The Music Department production team is responsible for stage and performance support, either as an event usher or performance technician. Some experience is desirable but we are willing to train dependable and conscientious team players.

This job entails: 

  • Providing outstanding support before, during, and after performances
  • Assisting performers, professors, and fellow production staff
  • Being a team player
  • The ability to maintain a warm and professional attitude
  • Being reliable in meeting work schedule commitments
  • Customer service skills
  • In the technician role: setting up and striking productions, supporting all aspects of audio, lighting, staging, video, and podium operations for Music Department events
  • In the usher role: welcoming guests, distributing programs, setting up signage and promotional items, taking tickets, facilitating a professional and top-notch concert-going experience, ensuring that performance spaces and seating areas are clean and ready for performance

Apply below on Handshake (may require a sign-in).

Apply on Handshake

Graduate Student Employment

For graduate students who have been assigned as or are interested in Teaching Assistantships and Readerships, please contact the Graduate Advisor