POSITION OVERVIEW

Salary range: See Table 1 (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t1.pdf) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $78,200 - $82,200.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The UCLA Department of Music invites applications for an Assistant Adjunct Professor in Iranian Music. Full-time (100%) position plus benefits. Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience. This is not a tenure-track position but may be renewed annually.
The position requires a candidate fluent in both practical and scholarly knowledge of Iranian music, as it has existed over the past centuries. They should be a performing artist, with an ability to compose and perform western music inspired by ancient Iranian music and literature. The ability to compose and perform in the style of traditional Persian music is also a requirement of the position. The applicant should be able to teach Iranian music in theory and practice expertly to students in the Herb Alpert School of Music. Additional duties required of this position would require experience and knowledge that would include being an effective administrator, concert programmer, and event coordinator that would be of the level required of the Geramian-Emrani Center for Iranian music at UCLA.
All applicants are required to have a PhD in music composition and have to their credit at least one scholarly work such as a doctoral dissertation, book, recording, or presentations on the subject of Iranian music, in theory and practice.
Applications must be submitted to the UCLA Recruit website at: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10317
Candidates should submit: a cover letter stating interest in the position, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, please provide names and contact information for at least three professional references. The application deadline is 6/8/2025.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications

• PhD in music composition
• At least one scholarly work such as a doctoral dissertation, book, recording, or presentations on the subject of Iranian music, in theory and practice

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements
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Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Cover Letter
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Statement of Teaching Philosophy
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Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
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Statement of Research (Optional)
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Misc / Additional (Optional)

REFERENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 required (contact information only)
  3 required; 0 optional (3 total)
  Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10317
  Help contact: stopete@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu

Please refer the Job description for details