West Valley-Mission Community College District is hiring: Part-Time Music Instru

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• To be considered an applicant for a position at West Valley-Mission Community College District, all materials requested in the job announcement must be received no later than the deadline.
• Incomplete and/or late applications will not receive committee consideration.
• If transcripts are required, include copies of ALL college transcripts with your application to verify all degrees earned and college coursework taken.
• Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
• DO NOT SEND unrequested materials. Unrequested materials will not be used for consideration of employment.

Position Information

Position Title: Part-Time Music Instructor (Pool)

Campus: West Valley College

Position Summary Information

Definition: PART-TIME, ASSOCIATE FACULTY POOL. Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis.

Assignment: This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load, with an initial hiring salary range of $34,143-$55,099 per semester.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education – Possess any one of the following:

• Master’s in music; OR
• Bachelor’s in music AND Master’s in humanities; OR
• A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Music; OR
• The equivalent of the above.

2. 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.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students’ work, and consultation with students outside of class.
• Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
• Submit attendance rosters and grade reports when due.
• Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices.
• Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section.
• Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college.
• Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course.
• Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services.
• Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members’ area of expertise.
• Work cooperatively within the college community.
• Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community.
• Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.

Application Information

• Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including a completed online application, resume, unofficial copies of transcripts, and any requested licenses or certificates.
• All sections of the online application must be completed thoroughly.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Selection Process

• Applications will be screened by appropriate department representatives on an as-needed basis. Qualified applicants who best meet the needs of the division will be contacted for an interview.
• Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year.

EEO STATEMENT

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ a diverse workforce who will contribute to an inclusive and welcoming educational and employment environment.