UCLA Music Industry Part-Time Lecturer Music & Law

Position Title

Lecturer in Music Industry (part‑time) – Winter Quarter 2025‑26

Estimated range: $70,977 – $92,609. See University of California academic salary scales for details.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Deadline for Winter quarter employment:
November 30, 2025. Deadline for Spring quarter employment:
February 28, 2026.

• Deliver an introductory course in Music and the Law, covering fundamental American law relevant to the creation, distribution, and monetization of music.
• Teach legal aspects such as AI music, copyright, intellectual property, contracts, publishing, performance rights, digital licensing, sampling, synchronization, distribution agreements, artist‑label contracts, disputes, and international law related to streaming and touring.
• Provide individual student teaching supervision and conduct academic advising for undergraduate students in the School of Music.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or one professional certification in a related field.
• Legal experience in the music or entertainment industry.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• University teaching experience.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (most recent C.V. or resume)
• Statement of Teaching
• Response to the UCLA Mission Statement (mandatory)
• Reference check authorization release form
• Optional:
  Online audio or video links
• Optional:
  Statement of Research

• 3–5 professional references (contact information only)

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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. In accordance with university policy, finalists will be required to disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed misconduct.

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Los Angeles, CA