Music Adjunct Instructor - Applied Low Brass (TEMPORARY)

Contra Costa Community College District; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Contra Costa Community College District seeks a Music Adjunct Instructor for applied low brass at Diablo Valley College. The role involves teaching applied low brass, preparing students for public performances and transfer auditions, and developing diverse repertoire across eras and genres.

The position is non-tenure track, part-time faculty, with duties including curriculum-based instruction, student assessment, and coordination with accompanists.

Qualifications

• Master’s in music or equivalent; includes performance and pedagogy requirements.
• Formal training in low brass and ability to teach classical/jazz repertoires.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and mentor a studio of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with curriculum, course outlines and schedules.
• Create a learning environment that encourages discussion, critical thinking and growth.
• Evaluate student progress and assign grades accordingly.
• Hold meetings with students outside class as needed.
• Maintain professional conduct and current knowledge in the subject area.
• Fulfill responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records and perform related duties.

Skills

Low brass performance

Teaching / instruction

Music literacy

Repertoire selection

Public performance prep

Education

Master's in music

Bachelor's in music + Master's in humanities

Equivalent doctorate equivalency

Job description

Music Adjunct Instructor – Applied Low Brass (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01344

Location: Diablo Valley College

Salary:

Description of Position

This position is for instruction in applied low brass performance. Candidates should be prepared to teach students to:

• Perform on primary low brass instrument with sound, pedagogically-appropriate fundamentals using contemporary best practices
• Perform music with rhythmic, melodic/harmonic, and stylistic accuracy with attention to expressive nuance
• Develop music literacy across a variety of eras, styles, and genres
• Select appropriate repertoire for solo performance
• Perform improvised solos tending to chord progressions as applicable
• Prepare for public performance including appropriate approach to practicing music, memorization, and coordinating with accompanists as applicable
• Prepare for transfer institution auditions

Inquiries

Dr. Kaitlin Bove

[e-mail]

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: D3025-Music

Duties and Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
• creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
• evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
• meeting with students outside of class;
• maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
• maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
• fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
• maintaining accurate academic records;
• performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

• Master's in music
• OR
• Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities
• OR
• the equivalent

The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.

A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's degree (MA or MS). If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed above, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded here.

In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:

• Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).
• Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position.
• Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in music performance on a low brass instrument or music education with a low brass primary
• Experience performing classical and jazz trombone, classical euphonium, and classical tuba
• Experience teaching classical and jazz trombone, classical euphonium, and classical tuba
• Experience recruiting, maintaining, and retaining a successful studio of low brass students
• Experience working with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, age groups, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
• Dedication to an inclusive and equitable educational environment.

Job Open Date: 06/29/2026

Job Close Date: 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 2026

# of Months: 5

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.