Lecturer AY - Music

Lecturer AY - Music

Job No: 557577

Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer

Location: Pomona

Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,
Temporary, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Temporary Faculty Pool

Music Department

College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences

The Music Department at California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona invites applications for its Lecturer pool in for part-time
teaching appointments.

About Cal Poly Pomona

Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus
California State University system and among 12 such institutions
nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students
participate in an integrative experiential learning education that
is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and
experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts,
humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines,
the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and
Teacher Scholar Model.

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre
campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K.
Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the
territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who
are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's
nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more
than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's
degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a
doctorate in educational leadership.

About the College of Letters, Arts, and Social
Sciences

Cal Poly Pomona's College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
(CLASS) brings to life a vibrant hands-on experience through
disciplines in the humanities, performing arts, and social
sciences. As the heart and soul of the campus, the College's
mission is to cultivate one's intellectual development, ethical
reasoning, and aesthetic sensibility to support creative and
critical thinking in a dynamic world of competing challenges. We
are a community diverse in backgrounds, expertise, and thought,
committed to improving the human condition and to bettering the
world. Our faculty, students, and staff are devoted to creating an
inclusive environment where all can thrive through the College's
programs, research activities, creative performances, community
outreach, and signature experiences. Learn more about CLASS and our
12 distinct departments at www.cpp.edu/class.

About the Music Department

The Music Department at Cal Poly Pomona blends performance,
creativity and technology to prepare you for diverse careers in
music. With hands-on experiences, close faculty mentorship and a
supportive community, students become by doing-on stage, in the
studio and beyond. We have offer two degrees, the Bachelor of Arts
with options in general studies and music industry studies, and the
Bachelor of Music with options in performance, music education, and
composition. We offer a wide range of ensembles-from traditional
orchestras, choirs, and wind ensembles, to mariachi, a showcase for
songwriters, a Black music ensemble, music theater, and beyond-as
well as academic classes in music theory, musicianship, music
history, ethnomusicology, performance practice, jazz, hip-hop, and
more.

The Position

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are
filled as needed, based on student enrollment and funding.
Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short
notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in
mid-December; the Spring term begins mid-January and ends in
mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer Sessions may
also be available. We welcome applications from individuals who are
experienced and student-centered to teach in the following subject
areas:

• Applied lessons in all major orchestral, jazz, and popular

music instruments (including voice)

• Musicianship (sight-singing, dictation)
• Music theory
• Music history/musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• Audio Engineering/Production
• Music technology (DAWs, notation software)
• Composition and Songwriting
• Music education (secondary methods, instrumental methods,

etc)

• Music business (copyright, licensing, management,

non-profits)

• General education (introduction to music, music

appreciation)

• Ensemble direction

Responsibilities

Teach assigned division courses in the department's curriculum and
serve weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load.
Assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend courses, and
possibly concert production.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in a musical discipline specific to the

instructional duties or related discipline in the field relevant to
the curriculum or related discipline.

• At least two years of professional experience in the field

specific to the instructional duties

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a musical discipline specific to the instructional

duties or related discipline

• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level

and ability to furnish evidence of strong teaching.

• At least five years of professional experience in the field

specific to the instructional duties

Salary and Benefit Information

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on
professional experience and educational background and are
determined by the hiring department. Initial appointments are for
one semester only. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly
base salaries indicated above are prorated to the number of units
worked and are paid in six monthly payments for each full
semester.

Most new appointees are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank and
placed at the beginning of the range. Anticipated hiring range
depending on qualifications, not to exceed $6,221 per month. As of
July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective
ranks are:

Lecturer A: $5,507 - $ 6,677

Lecturer B: $6,221 - $13,224

Lecturer C: $6,825 - $14,523

Lecturer D: $8,593 - $15,211

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits
package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical,
dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal
to compensate employees equitably and fairly. For additional
information about the university benefits, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty
life and employee benefits, please see YourLife@CPP.

How to Apply

A complete application must include:

• Cover Letter (indicate which courses you are qualified to

teach)

• Resume/Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree (official transcripts

required upon hire)

• Three professional references with names and email

addresses

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all
questions about the position to, Dr. Evan Ware, Chair of
the Music Department, at erware.edu.

Disclosures

Education Code 89521 Requirements:

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to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to
disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision
or final judicial decision determining that they have committed
sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.

Background Check:

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and
may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly
withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment
of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the
position.

Out of State Employment:

In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California and
prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of
California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus
presence to fulfill their responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter:

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

International Candidates:

Cal Poly Pomona is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B
employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are
responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

Clery Act:

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus
security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act,
California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education
Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report
and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at Cal Poly
Pomona's Annual Security Report and
Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report.

EEO Statement:

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex,
color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law
and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal
opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity
means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent
many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering
an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and
belonging to support educational excellence and student success.
Through academic programs, student organizations and activities,
faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage
meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher
education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and
empowering individuals to reach their full potential by
prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff
training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit,
diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Reasonable Accommodation:

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by
email at ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For
more information, go to
Employment Notices.

Other Notices:

For other important employment notices, we invite you to visit

Cal Poly Pomona's Employment Notices web page.

Advertised: April 24, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time

Applications close: March 01, 2027 (11:55 PM)

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/po/en-us/job/557577/lecturer-ay-music

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