Commercial Music Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 2,166,510 - 2,377,530; Part time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District is seeking a part-time Commercial Music Instructor for Cypress College. The role involves teaching courses in music, with responsibilities including teaching days, evenings, and online formats.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and professional experience, with a commitment to diversity among students. Interested candidates must submit a complete application, including transcripts, to be considered for this continuous recruitment position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of related experience.
• OR Associate degree AND six years of related experience.
• Possess a valid California teaching credential.

Responsibilities

• Teach various courses in the field of music.
• Teach during the day, evenings, or hybrid formats.
• Participate in the dual enrollment program.

Skills

Commitment to diversity

Experience with diverse student backgrounds

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Salary Range

$1572.67 - $1725.85 per lecture unit rate, $1572.67 - $1725.85 per lab parity unit rate, $1258.16 - $1380.60 per lab unit rate

Salary Schedule Information

Column 1 – Column 3 (depending on education) Salary Range: $1572.67 – $1725.85 per lecture unit rate, $1572.67 – $1725.85 per lab parity unit rate, $1258.16 – $1380.60 per lab unit rate

Job Title

Commercial Music Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Department

CC Visual and Performing Arts

Location

Cypress College

Percentage of Employment

Part-Time

Work Schedule

Varies

Primary Purpose

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Essential Functions

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Job Description

May be asked to teach days, evenings, hybrid/online and in the dual enrollment program. Online/hybrid teaching requires additional campus-based training.

Special Requirements

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions. Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any Bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty’s teaching assignment;
• OR Any Associate degree AND six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment;
• OR Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area;
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated success in helping arts students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups, nontraditional students, speakers of other languages, and students with learning disabilities.

Posting Number

2016625FT

Open Date

June 10, 2026

Close Date

June 9, 2027

Special Instructions Summary

This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Also note that you must upload your resume and transcripts. Applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered.

Evidence of degree conferred/awarded must be printed on a legible transcript.

The minimum required number of references for this position is one (1).

The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide the following: official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statute. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.