Instructor in Persian Music
University of California Irvine School of the Arts
Temporary Part-Time Instructor in Persian Music
- Music / Claire Trevor School of the Arts / UC Irvine
Application Window
Open January 5, 2023 through Monday, Feb 13, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
Temporary Part-Time Instructor in Persian Music
The UCI Department of Music is seeking an instructor for a course on “Introduction to Persian Music” for Spring Quarter 2023. Qualifications include a PhD in Music, and an exhibited track record of success in teaching undergraduate students at the university level. This role requires advanced expertise in classical Persian music research and Radif, knowledge of vocal Radif and Pish-Radif and its application in teaching Persian music, and advanced abilities in reading and writing in Persian. This temporary position also requires expertise in the music of modern Iran as the course covers various musical genres practiced in Iran and its diaspora. In addition, candidates should demonstrate the ability and commitment to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Duties of the instructor include teaching for 180-minutes cumulatively split over two days per week, and working closely with the students in preparation for their final papers.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08046. To be considered, completed applications must be submitted by February 13, 2023. Completed applications will consist of a cover letter indicating your area(s) of interest, a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, statement of contributions toward diversity, and a list of three references (contact information only).
Department: https://music.arts.uci.edu/
Qualifications
Qualifications include a PhD in Music, and an exhibited track record of success in teaching undergraduate students at the university level.
Application Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
- Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
- Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are made a tentative offer to a Professor or Professor of Teaching series, at any rank. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form: https://ap.uci.edu/wp-content/uploads/AuthReleaseForm.pdf
- Misc / Additional - Provide evidence of familiarity with the Vocal Radif and eleven lessons of Pish-Radif composed and designed by Professor Hossein Omoumi.
- 3 required (contact information only)
Contact information only - the department will connect with potential letter writers, if applicable.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08046Campus Information
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.