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Antelope Valley College

Adjunct Commercial Music Instructor

Antelope Valley College, Del Sur, California, United States

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Overview 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).

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver instructional lectures for music courses up to 10 hours/week

Organize and teach all levels of commercial music classes

Use appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning

Teach day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments, which may include distance learning (interactive television, online) and accelerated courses

Assess Student Learning Outcomes every semester

Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery

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

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

AND

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

Other Information Application Process

This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

Application

Current resume

Letter of intent that addresses 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 and must identify graduate level coursework.

Two (2) current letters of professional reference signed and dated within the last year.

Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") 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 they apply.

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 have any questions or concerns or 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.

Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police

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