Part-Time Applied Music Instructor (Pool) Job at West Valley-Mission Community C
West Valley-Mission Community College District, Saratoga, CA, United States, 95071
Part-Time Applied Music Instructor (Pool)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Interested applicants must submit online all materials requested, including:
- A completed online West Valley-Mission Community College District application;
- Resume;
- Unofficial copies of transcripts;
- District Equivalency Application, if applicable;
- Any requested licenses or certificates, if applicable.
ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS:
If a minimum requirement is possession of a degree, then a copy of transcripts is required to be included with your application to verify the degree being awarded. If no transcripts are included, the application may be screened as not meeting minimum requirements. Degrees must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education. Candidates with degrees earned outside of the United States must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service, must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course of the transcripts) and must be submitted with this online application.
EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION:
Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required if degrees are not in exact discipline required. The Equivalency Application is included in the online application as an OPTIONAL form to complete. ONLY complete the Request for Equivalency application if degree does not match discipline(s) stated in the Minimum Qualifications.
Position Information
Position Title: Part-Time Applied Music Instructor (Pool)
Position ID: [ID not provided]
Campus: Mission College
Position Summary Information:
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. The Music department is seeking qualified instructors to teach individual lessons on one of the following instruments: flute, oboe, english horn, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, french horn, tuba, violin, viola, cello, bass, percussion, guitar, or piano.
Assignment:
This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor in Applied Music. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. Work location: Mission College, Santa Clara, CA.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $34,143 – $49,337 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Education – Possess one of the following:
* Master’s degree in music; OR
* Bachelor’s degree in music AND master’s degree in humanities; OR
* A valid California Community College Instructor’s Credential in Music; OR
* The equivalent of the above.
AND
2. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach, counsel or work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds.
Desired Qualifications:
* Currently, active involvement in music performance.
* Experience organizing performance recitals for students.
* A minimum of 10 years performing experience on their given instrument.
* A minimum of 5 years teaching experience on their given instrument.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:
* Provide instruction for assigned courses, including preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students’ work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught.
* Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college.
* Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports.
* 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, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook.
* 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.
* Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias.
* Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.
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.
* Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.
* Applications will remain in our online system for 1 year. Each year, part-time pools will be refreshed and applicants will be notified of the opportunity to re-submit application.
* Application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned or duplicated.
* The District reserves the right to contact former, current, the most recent employers, and others to investigate past employment records of applicants.
* Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
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. The District is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, and medical condition consistent with applicable federal and state laws.
Special Instructions to the Applicant:
Posting Number: FY14/15-034POOL
Open Date: 03/06/2015
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Requisition Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate which instruments that you are competent to teach, from the following list: (1) flute; (2) oboe; (3) english horn; (4) bassoon; (5) trumpet; (6) trombone; (7) french horn; (8) tuba; (9) violin; (10) viola; (11) cello; (12) bass; (13) percussion; (14) guitar; (15) piano.
- * Please discuss your recent performance experiences, including: 1) What performance groups are you actively involved with? 2) Where and how often do you perform as a vocalist?
Required Documents:
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
* Transcripts
Optional Documents:
* Additional Transcripts
* Other Related Licenses or Certificates
* Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 1
* Supporting Documentation for Equivalency Request 2
West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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