Lecturer - Teacher Special Programs; TSP Department of Music

Application Window

Open date:
August 14, 2025
Most recent review date:
Monday, Jan 5, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Final date:
Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Lecturer – Teacher Special Programs (TSP) – Department of Music

Salary range: $120/hr
Percent time:
Part‑time (10%)
Anticipated start:
Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026, Fall 2026
Review timeline:
Fall semester—March, Spring semester—October, Summer Session—February

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, including 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 of Special Programs may serve include:

• 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.

We are not able to sponsor visas or pay for costs associated with visas, nor pay for any moving expenses.

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. 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.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
MA (or equivalent international degree) or 5 years of professional experience by date of application.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)

• 3 references (contact information only)

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Berkeley, CA

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