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Son Jarocho Lecturer
Position overview
Position title: LecturerApplication Window
Open date: January 27, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Department of Music at UC Santa Barbara seeks to appoint a part-time, non-tenure track lecturer position at the University of California Santa Barbara beginning Spring 2026 to teach Son Jarocho, leading the ensemble course and holding at least one performance each academic quarter.
Qualifications
• Subject matter expertise in Son Jarocho performance, demonstrated through training or professional experience.
• Knowledge of the history and cultural significance of Son Jarocho music.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience teaching Son Jarocho.
• A minimum of 1 year of professional experience performing jarana, requinto, and versada.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Knowledge and ability to teach performance in additional Mexican regional or national music traditions such as Mariachi.
• Experience teaching in a higher education or post-secondary institution.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. or Resume. Please include at least three links to media that showcase your relevant performance expertise.
Cover Letter - Explain why you are interested in the position.
Statement of Teaching
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
References will be contacted for the finalists prior to the phone interview.
Help contact: cydneyadamson@umail.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
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.
- “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
- APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health 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.