Music Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

MiraCosta College; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking passionate individuals to join their part-time instructor pool for music courses. This role offers the opportunity to inspire and educate diverse student populations while developing engaging instructional materials. Ideal candidates will possess a strong academic background in music and an understanding of effective teaching strategies. The position allows for flexible scheduling across various campuses and is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will foster student success and creativity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in music or equivalent qualifications required.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional materials and provide feedback on student assignments.
• Maintain accurate course records and collaborate with faculty.

Skills

Teaching Techniques

Instructional Strategies

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Master's degree in Music

Bachelor's degree in Music and Master's degree in Humanities

California Community College Credential

Job description

Music Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

Before applying, be sure to read the “Application Procedure” section below.

Posting Summary

Job Title: Music Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2024 - 2025

Type of Assignment: Part-Time Faculty

Assignment Category: Temporary Assignment

The college is accepting applications to build a pool of instructors for possible future part-time assignments at all locations. The department chairperson or designee will review applications only if vacancies become available. Instructors may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.

Applications are valid through June 30, 2025, at which time they will expire. A new posting for this pool will be posted on July 1, 2025, and those still interested will need to reapply at that time.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all associate faculty employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee’s regularly assigned district worksite.

Associate faculty who have a fully online assignment with the District must reside within the state of California, but may live beyond two-hundred (200) road miles from their designated District worksite without requiring the exception detailed below.

The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.

Location: Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad, California

Minimum Qualifications:

The transcripts you are attaching to provide evidence that you meet the minimum qualifications below must state the degree title, major, and date awarded.
Master’s degree in music;
OR bachelor’s degree in music AND master’s degree in humanities;
OR a valid appropriate California Community College Credential in the discipline area;
OR the equivalent*.
AND have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

*Applicants wishing to claim equivalence to the minimum qualifications should follow the instructions and guidelines at https://www.miracosta.edu/governance/equivalency-committee/_docs/equivalency-instructions.pdf.

Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organize and develop instructional materials including presentations, lectures, demonstrations, homework assignments, laboratory exercises and project assignments consistent with approved course outlines.
2. Provide prompt feedback on student assignments; evaluate student performance fairly and consistently.
3. Be available to students by telephone, email, course learning management system, or personal conference to answer questions and provide encouragement and assistance.
4. Maintain accurate and complete course records as required by law, regulations and district policies and procedures.
5. Contribute to maintaining a collegial environment and collaborate with department chairs and other faculty.
6. Meet professional responsibilities in accordance with contractual obligations.

Compensation: $87.60 to $101.54 per hour. Compensation is based on education. To view the current Associate (part-time) Faculty Salary Schedule, go to the https://jobs.miracosta.edu website and select “Salary Schedules” to the left on the navigation bar.

Application Procedure:

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

1. An application.
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies especially relevant to your teaching style.
3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon submission of a current TB test clearance, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, fingerprint clearance, and submission of official transcripts.

Knowledge of:

1. Theory, concepts, principles, techniques and conventions applicable to assigned academic disciplines.
2. Teaching and instructional techniques and strategies applicable to student learning.
3. Trends, developments and uses of educational technologies.

Ability to:

1. Clearly convey, interpret and explain theories, principles and relevant content of assigned academic disciplines to a diverse student population.
2. Employ available instructional technologies in ways that maximize student learning.
3. Encourage the development of critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.

Physical Effort: Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Emotional Effort: Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds.

Working Conditions: Primarily classroom and business office environments; subject to frequent public contact and interruption.