Music Adjunct Instructor Piano (TEMPORARY)

Job Description

Posting Number: F01326

Location: Diablo Valley College

Description of Position:
N/A

Inquiries:
Owen Lee (olee@dvc.edu)

Position Status: Non-Tenure Track

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:

For Music Discipline: Master's in music OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities OR the 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 above, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded here.

In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, 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:

• Extensive experience teaching solo and class piano, and piano ensemble.
• Successful teaching experience in higher education and/or at the high school level
• Experience recruiting students to and guiding students through a community college, baccalaureate, or high school music program
• Experience working with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, age groups, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
• Dedication to an inclusive and equitable educational environment.

Job Open Date: 04/29/2026

Job Close Date: 6/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Employment Begins: Fall 2026

# of Months: 5

To apply, visit: https://www.4cdcareers.net/postings/12043