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Ventura County Community College District

Instructor in Music (Part-Time Pool)

Ventura County Community College District, Camarillo, California, United States, 93012


We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura). While there is no current vacancy in this discipline, applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the current academic year (

Summer 2024 ,

Fall 2024 , and

Spring 2025

semesters) and may be considered if a vacancy opens within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

WHAT YOU’LL DOUnder the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

WHO WE AREEquity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work that we do within the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). The VCCCD is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. The VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training; basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement. The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promote academic excellence. This creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, the VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and committed group of faculty, staff, and administrators who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

We encourage candidates who are equity-minded to submit an application for employment. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, religion, sex, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings.

E

Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.

E

Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours.

E

Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record.

E

Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.

E

Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery.

E

Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization.

E

Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course.

E

May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.

May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.

May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.

May provide work direction to others.

Perform related duties as assigned.E

= Essential duties

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the

Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook

.

Master’s in music

OR

Bachelor’s in music

AND

Master’s in humanities

OR

the equivalent*;

OR

possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline.

All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university.

If you have competed your education at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section below titled “Foreign Transcripts” for additional information.

*

EQUIVALENCYThe Ventura County Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates whose transcripts do not list the title of their degree exactly as listed above, but feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to complete and submit the

Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency

with their application for review by the Districtwide Equivalency Committee.

For further details regarding equivalency and the criteria by which equivalency may be granted, please review

V

CCCD Board Policy 7211

and

VCCCD Administrative Policy 7211

.

SELECTION PROCESSIf a vacancy in this discipline becomes available at one of the campuses, the applications in this pool will be reviewed by the hiring department. Only complete application packets that include the required documents and that meet the minimum qualifications (or that have been determined to possess equivalent qualifications) will be reviewed. The candidates deemed most qualified for the position will be invited to an interview. When completing the application and the supplemental questions, it is important to outline in detail your education, training (classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. You will be evaluated based upon the information provided.

APPLICATION PROCEDUREAll applicants,

including previous and current VCCCD employees

, must submit the following documents with their application in order to be considered. Please be aware that the hiring committee will NOT have access to materials kept in District personnel files, such as transcripts, and such materials will not be considered unless they are included in your application packet.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant.

You may submit a new application once every 24 hours, but it must have all of the attachments as listed below. Failure to submit these materials may result in disqualification. Please note that only the most recent application submitted will be considered.

A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. All sections of the application must be filled out. Resumes are not a substitute for completing the “Work Experience” section of the employment application.Cover Letter. The cover letter must include the following: A) the date, your name, and the position and locations for which you are applying, B) address your sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and C) provide the screening committee with an understanding of how you will contribute as a fully participating member of the VCCCD community.Resume.Letters of recommendation (recommended, not required). If you choose to submit letters of recommendation, they should be uploaded with your application materials. We will not accept confidential letters of recommendation.Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable). Please see the section titled "Equivalency" under the minimum qualifications above.Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Transcripts must show the degree title and the date the degree was conferred, or the degree will not be considered for the purpose of determining if you meet minimum qualifications.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTSIf you have completed coursework at a foreign institution that is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, you must include a full evaluation of the foreign transcript with your application materials if you wish for us to consider the coursework.

PAY PHILOSOPHYStarting salaries for PT Faculty are based on educational achievement and relevant experience. Initial placement is within the starting salary range. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.

STARTING SALARYPart-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between

$2,361

and

$3,047

per semester per 10% load.

ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals who are invited to participate in the interview process who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, must notify the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our

Academic Careers page

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