"PT Instructor, Music – Music Technology"

Job Description

LAS Positas College, Livermore, CA

PT Instructor, Music – Music Technology

Salary: $2,075.12/CAH - $2,322.27/CAH Link

Start Date: Fall 2025

Closing Date: June 30, 2025

Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551

Job Summary

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a PT Instructor, Music – Music Technology for Las Positas College. Applicants will be expected to provide instruction in MUS 35 Introduction to Music Technology and MUS 36 Intermediate Music Technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach courses covering the following fundamental aspects of music technology: computer skills, software-based sequencing, synthesis, MIDI, sampling, notation, principles of sound, microphones, introduction to digital audio, signal processing, mixers and mixing, recording principles, cables and interconnects, and audio in live performance;
2. Oversee equipment and software in Recording Studio and Keyboard/Music Technology Lab. Help with studio design for new Recording studio project (to be completed Spring 2027). Oversee studio use by students;
3. Assist in expanding Music Technology program with new curriculum and attend annual CTE Commercial Music Advisory Board Meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's in music OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities OR the equivalent.

Evidence of understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within the classroom.

Applicants applying under the "Equivalent" provision must provide details that explain at time of application how their academic preparation is the equivalent of the degree listed above.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. An active career (current or past) in music technology;
2. Successful track record of teaching music technology, preferably at the college level;
3. Overall high levels of engagement with the campus and student body.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Individuals with disabilities who are unable to carry out the physical activities of the position will receive reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions of the positions.

Notification to Applicants:

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District reserves the right to close or not fill any advertised position.

To Apply:

Send the following application materials:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. URL Links to samples of recording projects
4. College Transcripts (Unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; however, official copies must be submitted if hired.) Any degrees earned outside of the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application. (Please use https://www.naces.org/members to obtain evaluations.)
5. PT Faculty Application Link

Contact: Daniel Marschak, Email: dmarschak@laspositascollege.edu, Phone: 925 424-1116, Department: Music