Temporary Faculty Pool, Music

California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) Department of Music seeks highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized applicants for a pool of part-time teaching appointments. The department values diversity and welcomes candidates who can demonstrate experience teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

About the Department

The CSU Dominguez Hills Department of Music prepares students for professional lives as musicians and educators through a well-rounded curriculum, small class sizes, and individualized instruction. The department emphasizes a broad skill set to navigate the evolving musical landscape and aspires to serve as a major musical and cultural center in the region.

About the Role

The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, with positions filled as needed based on student enrollment and funding. Candidates may be required to begin teaching on short notice. The academic terms are as follows:

• Fall term: late August to mid-December
• Spring term: mid-January to mid-May
• Summer sessions: opportunities may be available

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned upper-division courses in the department’s curriculum
• Hold weekly office hours based on assigned teaching unit load

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Music (required)
• Preference given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and evidence of strong teaching
• Experience teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds
• A DMA, Ph.D., or extensive professional experience (required for teaching upper-division core courses at the 300- or 400-level)

Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required for employment. The CSU is a state entity requiring all work to be performed within California.

Pay

Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges 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

Benefits

The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance

For a full description of benefits, visit the CSU benefits page.