Music Adjunct Instructor (Jazz Studies)

Posting Number: F01111

Location: Diablo Valley College

Salary:

Description of Position:

Diablo Valley College is seeking to add to its pool of adjunct faculty for our Jazz Studies Area within the Music department. We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience teaching small jazz combos and large jazz ensembles.

Some evening courses may be assigned. Once approved and added to our system, adjunct faculty may be approved to teach part time for other classes in the Music department, such as teaching and mentoring students one-on-one and/or in group instruction, as well as substitute teaching.

Inquiries:

Please direct all inquiries regarding this position to: Matt Zebley, Direct of Jazz Studies at: mzebley@dvc.edu

Position Status: Temporary

EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty

Department: D3025-Music

Duties and Responsibilities:

Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;4. meeting with students outside of class;5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;8. maintaining accurate academic records;9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience:

Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and faculty.

Master's in musicOR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanitiesORthe equivalent

The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's degree (MA or MS).

If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed below, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered.

The https://www.4cd.edu/career/forms/equivalency-application/Academic%20Position%20Application%20-%20Masters%20Degree%20Discipline%20Equivalency%20Form.pdf. In addition to the completed application, please upload the following required documents:

1.Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).

2.Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position and

3.Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19.

Desirable Qualifications:

We are particularly interested in applicants who have experience teaching small jazz combos and large jazz ensembles.

Job Open Date: 04/19/2024

Job Close Date: 5/17/2024

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 2024

of Months: 5

To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5197257

The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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Requirements / Qualifications

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