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Overview

Antelope Valley College invites applications for our adjunct (Temporary, part‑time) faculty applicant pool for the following Music Adjunct Instructor position. The role involves teaching and performance instruction in music theory, appreciation, songwriting, music industry, and related courses as needed by the department.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the assigned discipline.
• Deliver courses during the day, evening, online courses, or off‑campus sites as assigned.
• Provide performance instruction and/or classroom teaching (including but not limited to theory, appreciation, songwriting, music industry, and other courses depending on departmental need).

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must meet one of the following:
• Master's in music OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities OR the equivalent.
• No Antelope Valley College equivalency.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students (Assembly Bill 1725; Education Code 87360).

Application Process

To be considered, submit the following documents with your online application:

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent addressing minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). 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.
• Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Applications with incomplete information or missing documents will not be considered.

Supplemental Information

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position applied for.
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical) as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre‑employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

Visa

AVC does not sponsor visas.

Accommodations

If you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722‑6311.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations. To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu.

Senior Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Online Audio and Video Media