UCLA 2024-25 Part-Time Lecturer in Music Industry Finance & Accounting

The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music invites applications for a part-time Lecturer in Music Industry for the Fall and Winter quarters of the 2024-25 academic year. The position will staff a two-quarter sequence of courses in Finance and Accounting for the Music Industry, designed as an introduction to business principles and practices for first- and second-year Music Industry majors. Salary will be commensurate with applicant's qualifications and experience.

Applicants should understand finance and accounting in the entertainment industries, including management of funds, budgeting, financial analysis, fee scales, servicing agreements, royalties, licensing, etc. They should have the ability to communicate financial principles and techniques to music students not specializing in finance, and be ready to work with students possessing differing levels of quantitative skill. Responsibilities will include individual student teaching supervision and assigned undergraduate courses in the School of Music. Applicants should have a graduate degree in Music Business, Finance, Accounting or related fields; have relevant professional certification; or have relevant professional experience. Experience in the music industry will be preferred.

Applications should include a letter stating interest in the position, summarizing relevant experience, and providing a brief philosophy of teaching, a comprehensive resume, and names and contact information for at least three professional references. The application deadline is August 31, 2024 for Fall quarter and November 30, 2024 for Winter quarter. The anticipated appointment date of October 1st, 2024 for Fall quarter and January 1, 2025 for Winter quarter.

* Bachelor's degree in a related field or a minimum of one professional certification in a related field

* Professional experience in finance and accounting

* Financial experience in the music or entertainment industry

* Advanced degree in business, finance, or accounting

* Experience in the music industry

* University teaching experience

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information required for a minimum of 3 individuals.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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