Ventura County Community College District is hiring: Instructor in Music, Initia

WHAT YOU'LL DO

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

This applicant pool will be used to fill a part-time Instructor in Music vacancy at Moorpark College for the Spring 2026 semester. The initial focus of this assignment will be teaching Applied Music - Voice. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

WHERE YOU'LL WORK

Moorpark College, one of three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, serves approximately 15,000 students. The college emphasizes a with-a-student-first philosophy and offers programs across transfer, basic skills, career education, and more. Moorpark College is located on 150 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, roughly 40 miles from UCLA and 75 miles from UC Santa Barbara, with nearby access to CSU Northridge, CSU Channel Islands, and California Lutheran University. The college has received recognition including being named an Aspen Prize Finalist in 2023 and ranked fourth in the nation by the Aspen College Excellence Program, and has been recognized as a Champion of Higher Education by the Campaign for College Opportunity in recent years. It supports diverse programs across visual and performing arts, nursing, radiation technology, biotechnology, and more, including the Teaching Zoo. It has secured grants such as a $2.9 million Department of Education Title V grant in 2020 for Project STEM Impacto.

More information can be found on the Moorpark College website.

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents of Ventura County. The district comprises Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College, offering transfer programs, career technical training, basic skills instruction, and community services. The district is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and to recruiting a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff dedicated to student success. VCCCD does not engage in employment practices that discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, race, color, language, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Responsibilities include providing academic instruction in lecture, lab, or performance courses; assessing and developing cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher-order thinking through assignments and activities in person, online, or other instructional settings. Work also includes advising students on programs of study and resources, and referring to support services as appropriate.

Essential duties are indicated where applicable.

E = Essential duties.

Additional duties may include participating in curriculum and program development, serving on committees, and participating in articulation and matriculation activities. May provide work direction to others and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, 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. All coursework must be from an accredited college or university. If education was completed outside the United States, see the Foreign Transcripts section for details.

Equivalency information and process are described for candidates whose transcripts do not list the exact degree title as stated above. If applicable, submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency for review by the District-wide Equivalency Committee.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications for a vacancy in this discipline will be reviewed by the hiring department from the pool. Complete application packets meeting minimum qualifications (or determined equivalent) will be reviewed. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview. When completing the application and supplemental questions, outline education, training, and experience in detail. Evaluation will be based on the provided information.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Assistance with the online application system is available via GovernmentJobs support line at 855-524-5627 (6 AM–5 PM PT, Monday–Friday).

All applicants, including current and former VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents with their application. Materials in district personnel files will not be considered unless included in the application packet. All required documents must be submitted by the applicant.

1. A completed Ventura County Community College District/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application. All sections must be filled out; resumes are not a substitute for the Work Experience section.
2. Cover Letter. The cover letter should include: date, name, position and location applied for, sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds, and how you will contribute to the VCCCD community.
3. Resume
4. Letters of recommendation (optional)
5. Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable)
6. Complete official or unofficial college/university transcripts. Transcripts must show degree title and conferral date. If degree is not yet conferred, provide anticipated completion date. Official transcripts required upon hire. Instructors may not start until transcripts are received.

Foreign transcripts: if coursework is from a foreign institution not CHEA- or USDE-accredited, include a full evaluation of the transcript with your application materials.

COMPENSATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Starting salaries for Part-Time (PT) Faculty are based on education and experience, with initial placement within the starting salary range. Salary details and the relevant contract information are provided in the AFT contract and related salary placement explanations. PT faculty pay per semester for a 10% load ranges from $2,408 to $3,108. A verification of all part-time teaching experience may be requested for placement on the salary schedule, with a 30-day verification window after offer of employment.

Accommodations: Applicants needing accommodations for the interview process should notify the Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview.

For more information on the recruitment process, visit the Academic Careers page.