Antelope Valley College is hiring: Adjunct Commercial Music Instructor in Del Su

DESCRIPTION

Duties may include performance instruction and/or classroom teaching, including but not limited to theory, appreciation, songwriting, music industry, and/or other courses depending on department need.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

1. Develop and deliver instructional lectures for music courses up to 10 hours/week.
2. Organize and teach all levels of commercial music classes.
3. Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning.
4. Teach day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments, which may include distance learning (interactive television, online) and accelerated courses.
5. Assess Student Learning Outcomes every semester.
6. Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedures to ensure timely delivery.
7. 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.
8. Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees if desired.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Qualifications: (Applicant must meet one of the following)

• Minimum Qualifications for Faculty in California Community Colleges (9th edition): Any bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment, OR any associate degree AND six years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. (Academic Affairs Division, California Community Colleges)
• Antelope Valley College Equivalency: No equivalence per faculty

Additional requirements: Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven record of success in teaching commercial music courses at the college or high school level.
• Evidence of successful teaching a wide range of commercial music courses.
• Ability to coordinate programs of study and advise commercial music majors.
• Ability to play one or more instrument(s).
• Commitment to quality instruction.
• Evidence of curriculum development.
• Knowledge of Career Technical Programs.
• Knowledge of Program Review, Student Learning Outcomes data collection and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty across the disciplines within Performing Arts.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This position requires the following documents attached to your online application:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent addressing minimum and desirable qualifications
• Scanned official transcripts with required degree(s); foreign transcripts require official certification of U.S. equivalency and graduate coursework.
• Two current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Incomplete applications or missing documents will not be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Separate applications are required for each position.
• Applicants may need to pass an examination (written/technical).
• Residency within a reasonable area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for interviews are not provided.

VISA: AVC does not sponsor visas.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Contact Human Resources at (661) 722-6311 for assistance.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

AVC is dedicated to employing individuals who support student success and value diversity. We promote an inclusive environment and adhere to equal employment opportunity laws. More information at avc.edu.

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