"Music, Mariachi/Banda Ensemble Director - Associate Instructor"

Job Description

Music, Mariachi/Banda Ensemble Director - Associate Instructor

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Associate (Part-time)

Job Number: 2025-02038

Closing: 5/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Aptos, CA

Department: ATSDiv

Cabrillo College is accepting applications to fill temporary, part-time faculty assignments and establish an eligibility pool for positions that may become available in 2025 Fall Semester and 2026 Spring Semester:

• MUS56M Mexican Mariachi and Banda Ensemble (1 Unit, Transferable)
• MUS456M Mexican Mariachi and Banda Ensemble (0 Units, Non-Transferable)

This associate position is open for application submission through the deadline date or until filled. The location is onsite at the Aptos campus and may include other locations as needed.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Cabrillo College is looking for faculty to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population.

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,500+ students per term, with 61% from minoritized populations.

For more information on our Music Department, please click here

Examples of Duties

• Teach assigned classes, which may include evening or off-campus assignments
• Engage in participatory governance committees, processes, research, service, and initiatives
• Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours
• Cooperate with and participate as required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
• Complete required District trainings

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff AND
• Master's in music OR
• Bachelor's in music AND a Master's in humanities OR
• Possess a lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Music OR
• Equivalent

Required Professional Expertise: Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field, knowledge of teaching strategies that enhance student success, effective communication skills, etc.

Desired Qualifications/Performance Expectations:

• Successful teaching experience at the community college level
• Demonstrated ability to employ innovative teaching techniques
• Experience teaching diverse student populations
• Successful online teaching experience
• Knowledge of culturally-responsive pedagogical teaching techniques
• Directing performance experience video

Additional Information

Starting Salary: $1,599 - $2,454 per teaching unit, per semester; assignments may be at various campus locations; days, evenings, and/or weekends.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Faculty employees are required to join the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS). Benefits include medical, dental, life, short and long term, and vision insurance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Complete the application with a minimum of three professional references and answer all supplemental questions
• Attach resume or CV
• Attach unofficial transcripts or other required documents

Selection Procedure: A search committee will review application materials and invite applicants for an interview.

Conditions of Employment: Selected candidates must submit tuberculosis screening clearance results, official transcripts, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, etc.

EEO Statement: Cabrillo College is an equal opportunity employer.

Accommodations: Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at cabrillohr@cabrillo.edu.