Emeritus (Older Adults) - Music Adjunct - COCE/NON-VOC: Adjunct / Substitute Instructor POOL (non-credit)

The Position

Part-time/temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs. These part-time positions are as-needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to San Diego.

Assignments may include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus classes.

Courses Associated with Subject Area

510 CHORUS MIXED VOICES-OA; 513 MUSICAL EXPERIENCES-OA; MUSI 505 MUSIC APPRECIATION; MUSI 510 CHORUS/MIXED VOICES; MUSV 513 MUSICAL EXPERIENCES; MUSN 519 ORCHESTRA WORKSHOP; MUSN 536 PIANO1-2

Major Responsibilities

• Primary duties of adjunct faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching; the assignment is divided between lecture and lab classes as determined by the department. Adjunct instructional faculty are required to be available to students outside of class.
• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Provide quality instruction, create and maintain an environment which emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests and issues.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*Degrees must be from regionally accredited institutions.*

1. A Bachelor's degree with a major related to Music; AND either A or B below
   • A) Thirty (30) hours or two (2) semester units of coursework or classwork in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.
   • B) One (1) year of professional experience working with older adults; OR,
2. An Associate degree with a major related to Music; AND
3. Two (2) years of occupational experience related to Music; AND
4. Sixty (60) hours or four (4) semester units of coursework or classwork in understanding the needs of the older adult, taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This last requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor; OR,
5. The equivalent;
   AND,
6. Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of continuing education students and staff.

Desired Qualifications