PT Music Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Music Instructor to teach courses in Vocal, Instrumental, Piano, Guitar, Music History, Theory, Electronic Music, Songwriting, and Conducting. The selection uses a pool of qualified applicants for ongoing needs.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications and may participate in district activities, with potential online instruction and standard part-time faculty duties including grading and student assessment.

Qualifications

• Master's in Music or Bachelor's in Music with Master's in Humanities or the equivalent.
• Understanding of diverse backgrounds and commitment to inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more courses in Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Piano Performance, Guitar Performance, Mariachi Music Performance, Music History, Music Theory, Electronic Music, Songwriting, Conducting, or related classes.
• Perform standard duties of part-time faculty including instruction, counseling or library duties, grading, and participation in program assessment.

Skills

Music instruction

Online teaching

Student assessment

Education

Master's in Music OR Bachelor's in Music AND Master's in Humanities OR the equivalent

Job description

PT Music Instructor

Foothill-De Anza Community College District

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part-Time Faculty

Job Number: PT05261

Location: District, CA

Department: Temp Pool

Closing: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Description

PART-TIME MUSIC INSTRUCTOR

Foothill-De Anza Community College District is establishing a poolof qualified applicants for this position. Applications will beaccepted continuously until otherwise noted. Applications willremain on file for two years from date received or lastsubmitted.

The Foothill-De Anza Community College District does not reimburseapplicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred byapplicant to attend interviews or accept employment. Allinterviewing and moving costs incurred will be the responsibilityof the applicant.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Applications will be screened by appropriate departmentrepresentatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants whobest meet the needs of the division will be contacted for aninterview.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITIONINCLUDE:

• Teach one or more courses in Vocal Performance, InstrumentalPerformance, Piano Performance, Guitar Performance, Mariachi MusicPerformance, Music History, Music Theory, Electronic Music,Songwriting, Conducting, or other classes within the Musicdiscipline.
• Standard duties expected of all part-time faculty include theperformance of instructional, counselor, or librarian duties asassigned; evaluation and assessment of student work; and timelysubmission of grades. In addition, part-time faculty are expectedto participate in the assessment of their performance, includingadministrative and student evaluations. Part-time faculty may alsohave opportunities to participate in various campus and staffdevelopment activities and are encouraged to be involved in thelarger College or District community. Part-time faculty may beeligible to receive additional pay for office hours, additionalassignments, and professional development events.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environment:

• 1. Indoor, office environment.
• 2.Online/Remote Instruction, if teaching online classes.

Physical Abilities:

• 1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• 2. Vision sufficient to read various materials.
• 3. Dexterity of hands and fingers to perform the tasks required ofthe position.
• 4. Regularly stand, walk, and sit for extended periods oftime.
• 5. Bending at waist, kneeling, or crouching.
• 6. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• 7. Lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs.
• 8.Dexterity capable of efficiently rendering computer-basedinstruction as required by remote learning, if teaching onlineclasses.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's in Music OR Bachelor's inMusic AND Master's inHumanities OR the equivalent.
2. Understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverseacademic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and culturalbackgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of communitycollege students, faculty and staff.

Comprehensive information about Minimum Qualifications is at https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications, including the current Minimum Qualifications handbook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at the community college level orhigher.
• Experience with online instruction.

SALARY RANGE:

Actual placement is based on applicant's verified education andexperience.

For the complete Faculty Salary Schedule, go to: https://hr.fhda.edu/_faculty-information.html -open in a new tab

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. A District on-line application at https://hr.fhda.edu/careers/ - open in a new tab data-uw-rm-ext-link data-uw-rm-external-link-id https://hr.fhda.edu/careers/. In the application, you will provide information, whichdemonstrates your understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect forthe diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, andcultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation ofcommunity college students, faculty and staff.
2. A current resume of all work experience, formal education andtraining.
3. A cover letter addressing the preferred qualifications for theposition.

If any required application materials are omitted, the committeewill not review your application materials.

Equivalency documentation:

If you do notmeet the minimum qualifications, stated above, but you believe thatyou are qualified for the position by virtue of other training andexperience you may submit the Request for Equivalency form. Thisform will need to be submitted with your application packet. Youmay either scan a hard copy of this form with your applicationpacket or submit it as a Word document with your applicationpacket. The form is available at https://hr.fhda.edu/_forms.html

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation tocomplete the employment process must notify EmploymentServices.

The successful applicant will be required to provide proof ofauthorization to work in the U.S.