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Cal Poly Pomona

Lecturer AY - Music

Pomona, CA · On-site

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CalPolyPomona

Lecturer AY - Music

Pomona, CA · On-site

The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ... research activities, creative performances, community outreach, and signature experiences. Learn ...

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Temianka Music Research Scholar

Orange, CA • On-site

Chapman University
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$23/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Posting Details
Student Title Classification Information
Quick Link
https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/40694
Job Number
SE226424
Position Information
Department or Unit Name
Leatherby Libraries
Position Headcount
1
Position Title
Temianka Music Research Scholar
Academic Year
Academic Year 2026-2027
Term or Semester
All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?
Grad and Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range
$23.00 - $23.00
Pay Range Information
Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?
Orange
Approved Supervisor
Taylor Greene
Supervisor Email
TGREENE@CHAPMAN.EDU
Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
(https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date
09/01/2026
Projected End Date
05/22/2027
Average number of hours per week
Up to 10 Hrs
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
Provide general library support.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct original musicological research connected to Henri Temianka's musical career and influence
  • Receive structured mentorship from a music scholar-librarian with expertise in performance, music history, and information literacy
  • Consult and analyze primary sources, including but not limited to materials from the Temianka Archives
  • Gain experience in advanced research methodologies, including responsible use of AI as a research tool
  • Produce a culminating scholarly product such as a research paper or annotated bibliography
  • Have the potential opportunity to co-present research findings at a professional conference

Required Qualifications
Little to minimal prior experience. Ability to learn support process. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preference will be given to students with knowledge in music history
  • Ability to read music
  • Previous experience with research in music, history, humanities, or a related field
  • Previous experience working in a library or archive

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete pre-screening questions during application process.
Budget Information
Is Federal work-study required?
With or Without FWS

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