Part-Time Music Instructor
About The Position
Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities. SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging. Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. Applications for Part-Time Instructor pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District. They will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative. Southwestern College is looking to hire a part-time instructor to teach the following Music courses: Jazz Performance Workshop, Jazz Ensemble I-Big Band, Introduction to Improvisation, Brass, Wood, Percussion Instrumental, and Introduction to Music. Please specify which course(s) you would be comfortable teaching in the application. Lecture Classes may be offered at multiple campuses and in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online). If a course is offered online, completion of a 5-week Distance Education Faculty Training (DEFT) certification will be required prior to staffing (compensation available); or proof of a District approved Distance Education training course may be accepted in lieu of DEFT. Please visit the college’s DEFT Certification webpage for more information.
Requirements
- Master’s in music OR Bachelor’s in music AND Master’s in humanities OR The equivalent.
- Coursework evaluation by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) for applicants with foreign degrees.
- Submit a copy of the foreign degree evaluation with the application.
- Provide current resume.
- Provide unofficial transcripts verifying awarded degree(s) and completion date.
- Provide any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications.
- Complete applications thoroughly.
- Provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment.
- Provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- Teach Jazz Performance Workshop
- Teach Jazz Ensemble I-Big Band
- Teach Introduction to Improvisation
- Teach Brass
- Teach Wood
- Teach Percussion Instrumental
- Teach Introduction to Music
- Complete Distance Education Faculty Training (DEFT) certification if teaching online courses.
Benefits
- Compensation available for Distance Education Faculty Training (DEFT) certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
