Music Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach designated music courses such as MUFHL, MUIVI, MUSM, and related subjects, under the supervision of the area dean. The position emphasizes helping students reach their potential, assessing learning outcomes, maintaining current knowledge, and utilizing technology; involvement in governance and curriculum work is expected.

Compensation for adjuncts is determined by degree and units; initial maximum placement is

Qualifications

• Equity-minded focus and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under supervision of the area dean.
• Help students fulfill their potential and master course content.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in teaching field.
• Utilize current technology in teaching duties.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics.
• Assist with articulation and curriculum development and review.
• Serve on college committees and participate in governance.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the area dean.

Skills

equity-minded focus

Education

Master's in music

Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities

Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for this part‑time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position.

Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co‑curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupation Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• MUFHL 308 Introduction to Music: Rock & Roll
• MUFHL 309 Introduction to American Popular Music
• MUFHL 330 World Music
• MUIVI 200 Introduction to Music Education
• MUIVI 340 Beginning Piano
• MUIVI 341 Piano II
• MUIVI 350 Piano III
• MUIVI 351 Piano IV
• MUIVI 370 Beginning Guitar
• MUIVI 371 Intermediate Guitar
• MUP 310 Orchestra
• MUP 311 Advanced Orchestra
• MUP 330 Concert Band
• MUP 331 Advanced Concert Band
• MUP 424 Commercial Music Ensemble
• MUSM 110 The Business of Music
• MUSM 320 Contemporary Songwriting
• MUSM 346 Audio & Music Production 1
• MUSM 347 Audio & Music Production 2
• MUSM 370 Music for Children

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master's in music; OR bachelor's in music AND master's in humanities; OR the equivalent. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity‑minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.