Part-time Faculty - Music

Allan Hancock College; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, CA is seeking applicants to develop a qualified pool of part-time faculty for potential vacancies in the Music program for the 2026-27 academic years. The college emphasizes diversity and equal opportunity and invites applicants to contribute to a welcoming learning environment.

Responsibilities include teaching Applied lessons, Class Piano, Music Theory, and Ear Training, maintaining student records, and delivering courses in scheduled modalities.

Qualifications

• Master's in music or combined degrees as specified.
• Evidence of ability to teach diverse community college students.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes in the modality in which they are scheduled to be delivered.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online and/or off-campus classes.

Skills

Classroom management

Diversity awareness

Student assessment

Education

Master's in music OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities

Equivalency considered

Job description

Position Summary

The Music program at Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria is seeking applications to develop a qualified pool of part-time faculty for possible vacancies. Positions are available as determined by need during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2026-27 academic years.

At Allan College, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Hancock's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Hancock's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. Allan Hancock College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions and Qualifications

Responsibilities and duties may include teaching one or more subjects in the Music program: Applied lessons, as well as Class Piano, Music Theory, and Ear Training. Successful candidates will be able to provide evidence of a sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the classroom environment AND effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes in the modality in which they are scheduled to be delivered.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must meet one of the following criteria:

1. Master's in music OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities OR the equivalent.
2. Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an application for equivalency in addition to all other required materials: Equivalency Petition for Full-Time Faculty Positions.pdf

Prior teaching experience desired.

Additional Information

• A current and complete resume of education and professional experience.
• Transcripts (Copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required if hired.
• Cover letter.

Salary:

* $65.74 to $86.44 per hour depending upon education and experience

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.