Part-time Faculty Pool: Music

Merced Community College District; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 119,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Merced College invites applications for a part-time Music adjunct pool. The assignment will be under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine and Performing Arts. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, potentially including evenings.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s in Music or equivalent qualifications, with preference for community college teaching experience in music and current teaching technologies. This pool supports academic year needs in Merced, CA.

Qualifications

• Master's in music or Bachelor's in music with Master's in humanities or the equivalent.
• Preferred: Minimum of one year of community college teaching experience in music.
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations.
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy.
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records.
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations.
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum.
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials.
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees.
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments.
• Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records.

Skills

Master's in music

Bachelor's in music

Master's in humanities

The equivalent

Education

Master's in music

Bachelor's in music

Master's in humanities

Job description

Part-time Faculty Pool: Music

Salary: $66.91 - $86.49 Hourly

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 20260053

Closing: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Social Sciences & Fine Arts

Open Pool For Academic Year 2026-2027Additional Compensation For Doctorate

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Merced College Mission

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

Merced College Vision

Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services:

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community EngagementMerced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

General Description

This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Music department at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine and Performing Arts. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of music courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Provide instruction in accordance with established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policy
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area and campus professional activities/committees
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments
• Perform tasks needed for student records, e.g., submit grades on time to admissions and records

Typical Qualifications

• Master's in music OR
• Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities OR
• The equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.Preferred:
• Minimum of one year of community college teaching experience in music
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

Interview Information

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits

• Sick leave, faculty employed on a part-time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one (1) hour for each twenty (20) hours of paid service.

Condition of Employment

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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