San Mateo County Community College District
Part-Time Commercial Music Instructor (Pool)
San Mateo County Community College District, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Part-Time Commercial Music Instructor (Pool)
Position at San Mateo County Community College District. FLSA Status: Exempt. Salary is based on adjunct faculty schedule—Lab Course (HB) $89.20–$130.94 per hour, Lecture Course (AJ) $103.85–$151.07 per hour. Months per year: Semester assignments as needed. Mandated Reporter: Yes. Campus Security Authority: No.
Key Responsibilities
Teach Commercial Music classes as assigned from the regular Music Department curriculum.
Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. The College offers day and evening classes.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the use of technology in teaching.
Skills & Abilities
Recent successful experience in teaching or preparing to teach college‑level courses in Commercial Music topics.
Ability to communicate fluently and effectively orally and in writing.
Desire, ability, and vision to help develop and foster a dynamic music department.
Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher‑order thinking skills.
Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students’ achievement of these outcomes.
Ability to organize and teach both theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students’ abilities.
Acceptance of the division’s commitment to established academic standards.
Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum.
Willingness to work with faculty and staff in a spirit of collegiality at department, division, college and District levels.
Job Requirements
Possession of any Bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience in Commercial Music, OR any Associate degree AND six years of professional experience in Commercial Music, OR the equivalent.
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to equity‑minded practice within and outside the classroom.
Additional Information Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment, employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near‑miss incident to their supervisor.
Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.
Work Demands
Typical on‑site office environment; in‑person work expected with potential to participate in the District’s telework program, as available.
Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online.
Comprehend speech at normal levels.
Upper‑limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment.
Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Frequent bending at the waist.
Physical presence at on‑site locations.
Communicate and interact with others.
Observe and interpret people and situations.
Learn and apply new information or skills.
Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks.
Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
Work with frequent interruptions.
Self‑regulate emotion and behavior.
Benefits Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California; they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.
EEO Statement San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community’s diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.
The EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.
Position Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Part‑time. Job function: Education and Training. Industries: Higher Education.
Closing Date Closes: 6/30/2026
To apply, visit
http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191668
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Key Responsibilities
Teach Commercial Music classes as assigned from the regular Music Department curriculum.
Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. The College offers day and evening classes.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the use of technology in teaching.
Skills & Abilities
Recent successful experience in teaching or preparing to teach college‑level courses in Commercial Music topics.
Ability to communicate fluently and effectively orally and in writing.
Desire, ability, and vision to help develop and foster a dynamic music department.
Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher‑order thinking skills.
Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences.
Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing students’ achievement of these outcomes.
Ability to organize and teach both theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter in ways appropriate to students’ abilities.
Acceptance of the division’s commitment to established academic standards.
Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum.
Willingness to work with faculty and staff in a spirit of collegiality at department, division, college and District levels.
Job Requirements
Possession of any Bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience in Commercial Music, OR any Associate degree AND six years of professional experience in Commercial Music, OR the equivalent.
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to equity‑minded practice within and outside the classroom.
Additional Information Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment, employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near‑miss incident to their supervisor.
Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.
Work Demands
Typical on‑site office environment; in‑person work expected with potential to participate in the District’s telework program, as available.
Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online.
Comprehend speech at normal levels.
Upper‑limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment.
Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Frequent bending at the waist.
Physical presence at on‑site locations.
Communicate and interact with others.
Observe and interpret people and situations.
Learn and apply new information or skills.
Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks.
Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks.
Work with frequent interruptions.
Self‑regulate emotion and behavior.
Benefits Academic employees participate in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California; they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.
EEO Statement San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community’s diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.
The EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.
Position Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Part‑time. Job function: Education and Training. Industries: Higher Education.
Closing Date Closes: 6/30/2026
To apply, visit
http://smccd.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=191668
#J-18808-Ljbffr