Part-Time Music Instructor Pool

Gavilan College•Gilroy Campus, CA

About The Position

Gavilan College is seeking part-time Music Instructors to provide instruction for assigned courses. The position includes preparing and delivering in-class or online/distance education activities, evaluating student work, consulting with students, maintaining current knowledge in subjects taught, and completing required instructional and district duties. Assignments are based on departmental need each semester and may involve lecture-discussion courses during the day, evening, or on Saturdays, or in an online/distance education format. Applicants should live within commuting distance of Gavilan College. The role is represented by the Gavilan College Faculty Association. The college seeks educators who support a dynamic, inclusive learning environment and empower students from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate is equity-minded, committed to addressing inequities and serving historically underserved students, and continually learning anti-racist pedagogy. Candidates should collaborate across campus, communicate effectively, and foster a respectful, student-centered learning environment. The position is defined as part-time work not exceeding 67% of a full-time load. Starting salary ranges are $71.14–$76.38 hourly for lab instruction and $81.47–$109.21 hourly for lecture instruction. Salary placement is determined by documented education and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in music; or bachelor’s degree in music and master’s degree in humanities; or equivalent.
Applicants for faculty positions must meet California Community Colleges minimum qualifications for the discipline.
Degrees and credits used to meet minimum requirements must be from accredited institutions.
Applicants with foreign degrees must attach a third-party Foreign Credential Evaluation demonstrating the U.S. equivalent.
Applicants should live within commuting distance of Gavilan College.

Nice To Haves

New graduates are encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate is equity-minded and committed to supporting historically underserved students, particularly in the Latinx community.
The ideal candidate is committed to student-centered practices, cross-campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, community service, and continually learning anti-racist pedagogy.
The ideal candidate is comfortable working with a diverse student population and speaking in front of groups.
The ideal candidate has excellent communication and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction for assigned courses.
Prepare for in-class or online/distance education activities.
Evaluate students’ work and consult with students inside or outside class, including online.
Maintain currency in the subjects taught.
Maintain accurate class and other records required by the district.
Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
Follow course outlines on file in the instructional offices.
Maintain weekly office hours as required by the collective bargaining agreement.
Observe, support, and enforce district regulations, policies, and programs.
Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.
Refer students to appropriate college sources for counseling and other student services.
Advise students on requirements for successful achievement in the instructor’s area of expertise.
Maintain an effective classroom environment and workspace.
Work cooperatively within the college community.
Foster a positive working environment free from harassment, prejudice, and bias, and respect everyone's dignity.
Perform other instructional-related duties as assigned.