Instructor in Music, Initial Focus: Voice (Part-Time Pool) Job at Ventura County

Overview

Instructor in Music, Initial Focus: Voice (Part-Time Pool) – Moorpark College, Ventura County Community College District. This applicant pool will be used to fill a part-time Instructor in Music vacancy at Moorpark College for the Spring 2026 semester. Initial focus of the assignment will be teaching Applied Music - Voice.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s in music OR Bachelor’s in music AND Master’s in humanities OR the equivalent. All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If you have completed your education at an institution outside the United States, please see the Foreign Transcripts information for additional details. Equivalency may be considered if exact degree titles do not exactly match the minimum qualifications; applicants may submit a Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills; use appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance-mediated instructional settings.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance; provide timely feedback in class, online, or during office hours.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes; implement and update course objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of enrollment, attendance, progress, and outcomes; prepare data and reports as required.
• Evaluate and select instructional materials; coordinate with discipline faculty and order materials as needed.
• Revise and update course content in response to new theory and industry developments; update syllabi.
• Participate in curriculum and program development and committees; assist in articulation and matriculation activities as applicable.
• May provide work direction to others and perform related duties as assigned.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All applicants, including current VCCCD employees, must submit the following documents with their application to be considered: a complete online Employment Application, Cover Letter, Resume, complete official or unofficial transcripts (copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts), letters of recommendation (optional), Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable), Foreign Degree Evaluation (if applicable) with a copy of the evaluated transcript, and any other required materials. You may submit a new application once every 24 hours, but it must include all attachments. Incomplete packets may be disqualified.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who are invited to participate in the interview process and require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability must notify the Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview (email HRMail@vcccd.edu).

STARTING SALARY

Part-time faculty with classroom assignments are paid between $2,408 and $3,108 per semester per 10% load. Salaries are governed by the Ventura County Federation of College Teachers, AFT, Local 1828, AFL-CIO and the VCCCD. Verification of all part-time teaching experience is required for salary placement.