Music Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

State Center Community College; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time Music Instructor to teach courses and support a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Responsibilities include delivering instruction, maintaining records, and evaluating student progress. Ideal candidates embody a commitment to diversity and equity in education and possess a Master's degree in music or related fields.

Qualifications

• Master’s in music or equivalent education/experience.
• Teaching experience and commitment to diverse learning environments.
• Ability to evaluate and support under-prepared students.
• Equivalent education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time Music courses at assigned locations.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain classroom records.
• Adapt teaching strategies to diverse learning needs.
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to curriculum outlines.
• Evaluating student progress through tests and assignments.
• Providing course syllabi to students.
• Maintaining classroom records per District Policy.
• Turning in graded/evaluation reports timely.
• Teaching assignments in varied settings and times.
• Fulfilling duties as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching methods

Technology integration

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Master’s in Music

Bachelor’s in Music

Master’s in Humanities

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Online teaching tools

Assessment methods

Job description

Music Instructor (Part-Time Faculty Pool) Madera Community College

Continuous Recruitment
This posting has been created to establish an applicant pool for part-time faculty positions. Applications will be reviewed by members of the hiring department when vacancies arise.

Madera Community College seeks a Music Instructor to provide instruction in Music on the Madera Community College campus and/or at off-site community campus locations.

The ideal candidate will share Madera Community College’s commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching a part-time schedule of Music courses as assigned;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students, faculty and staff;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including classes as needed;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in music;
• Bachelor’s in music and Master’s in humanities;
• A valid California Community College Credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility;
• Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, students with disabilities;
• Experience working with traditionally underrepresented student populations, such as students of color and foster youth;
• Experience in facilitating multicultural and cross-cultural communication with sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
• Experience with, and sensitivity to, under-prepared and high-need students at the community college;
• Demonstrated ability and desire to work collaboratively with faculty and staff to enhance instruction, curriculum, student learning support and student success;
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff;
• Knowledge of current assessment methods and materials;
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Madera Community College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The college is located in the heart of California and offers affordable, quality education for residents of Madera County and nearby communities.

EEO Statement:
State Center Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. It is our pledge to treat all applicants fairly and equitably in the recruitment and selection process.