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Adjunct Assistant Professor for Iranian Music

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
United States, California, Los Angeles
Apr 23, 2026
Position overview Position title: Adjunct Assistant Professor in Iranian Music Salary range: See Table 1 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $80,800 - $84,900. Application Window Open date: April 23, 2026 Next review date: Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, May 25, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The UCLA Department of Music Performance, Education, and Composition invites applications for an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Iranian Music. This is a part-time (70%) position which includes benefits. Salary commensurate with applicant qualifications and experience. This is not a tenure-track position but may be renewed annually. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. 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 UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. 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. Candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter stating interest in the position; 2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, please provide names and contact information for at least three professional references. The application deadline is May 25, 2026. Qualifications Basic qualifications Ph.D. in Music Composition Additional qualifications Candidate should have to their credit at least one scholarly work such as doctoral dissertation, book, recording, or presentation on the subject of Iranian music. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter - Please state your interest in the position. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Teaching Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) References will only be contacted when candidate moves to the shortlist. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10978 Help contact: stopete@schoolofmusic.ucla.edu About UCLA As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. 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