Music (History of Rock) (Dual Enrollment)- Adjunct Professor

Basic Function/Overview:
THIS IS A TEMPORARY, HOURLY AS NEEDED POSITION WITHOUT PERMANENT STATUS.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments or divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department/division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Teach Dual Enrollment music courses on partnering high school campuses, based on departmental need, within the areas of music appreciation and survey coursework.
2. Primary instructional need is for History of Rock, though additional assignments may include History of Jazz, Music and Culture of Hip Hop, Film Music Appreciation, and related music survey courses.
3. Prepare course materials and instructional content appropriate for both college-level rigor and the needs of high school students enrolled in Dual Enrollment programs.
4. Maintain effective communication with high school partners, students, department faculty, and administrators.
5. Grade student work and provide timely, meaningful feedback.

Minimum Qualifications:
A. The minimum of one of the following awarded/conferred from a regionally accredited institution:
1. Master’s degree in music; OR
2. Bachelor’s degree in music AND a Master’s in Humanities; OR
3. The equivalent (must request an equivalency review in the application), OR
4. California Community College credential, “Valid for Life” (no longer issued), authorizing service as an instructor in the appropriate discipline; refer to Ed Code § 87355 (If meeting qualifications with this credential, a copy of the valid lifetime credential must be submitted with the application.);
AND
B. Commitment to the community college goals/objectives of providing quality programs and services for students with diverse abilities and interests; personal qualities to work effectively and sensitively in a multicultural environment; awareness and commitment to the special needs of non-traditional students.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Communicate effectively to students orally and in writing.
2. Successful experience teaching History of Rock at the college or high school level strongly preferred.
3. Experience teaching music appreciation, music history, or other survey-style music courses.
4. Experience working with high school students, particularly within Dual Enrollment or concurrent enrollment environments.
5. Ability to engage and support students from diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
7. Experience using Canvas or similar learning management systems preferred.
8. Demonstrated commitment to student engagement, equity, and inclusive teaching practices.