Music Instructor, Part-Time Adjunct

Inside Higher Ed; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 92,299; Part time

Job summary

An academic institution in California seeks a part-time music instructor to provide instruction across various music courses. The position offers a salary of $67.00 per hour. Qualified candidates will hold a Master's degree in Music or an equivalent credential, displaying the ability to work harmoniously with a diverse student population. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and student recruitment efforts for the Visual and Performing Arts department.

Qualifications

• Master's in Music required.
• Experience in a community college setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in a full range of music courses.
• Participate in student recruitment for Visual and Performing Arts.
• Maintain subject matter currency and develop curriculum.

Skills

Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues

Ability to effectively work with diverse students

Ability to develop curriculum

Effective communication skills

Ability to assess student learning outcomes

Education

Master's in Music

Bachelor's in Music AND Master's in Humanities

Valid credential for teaching Music at California Community College level

Job description

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary – Adjuncts

Job Number: FY24-2501200

Location: Ridgecrest, CA

Department: Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.

Basic Function

Please Note: Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. This allows the division to contact qualified applicants immediately, if a need arises without having to wait for a period of time to advertise. If there is an interest and/or need within the specific department, applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted by respective department supervisors, deans and/or division chairs. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. Kern Community College District is soliciting applications for part-time, hourly adjunct instructors. The starting salary range is $67.00/hour; Hourly rate may vary based on the type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. For more information, refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office.

Representative Duties

The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of music courses.

This assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning and using multiple teaching methodologies.

Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Visual and Performing Arts department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; collegial participation in departmental, college and discipline-specific professional activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's in Music;
• or Bachelor's in Music AND Master's in Humanities;
• or possession of a valid credential, which authorizes the full-time teaching of Music at the California Community College level;
• or the equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments in the field may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for these positions. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must request and submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documentation.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions (Title V Section 53406). Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an evaluation service.

Note: The screening of candidates will be conducted by a screening committee. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Knowledge & Abilities

The Successful Applicant Will Be Able To Demonstrate That They Are Broadly Prepared And Have a Depth Of Knowledge In The Discipline. In Addition, The Successful Applicant Will Be Able To Demonstrate The Following Knowledge And Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission;

Special Instructions

Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts
• Letter of interest (cover letter)
• List of 5 (five) professional references (entered in online application)

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading. This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open and are posted until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/4883888/music-instructor-part-time-adjunct. Emails will not be accepted.

Discrimination Free Work Environment: The District and College are strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District and College encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate based on the aforementioned protected characteristics or any association with them.

Work Authorization: Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify: The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.