Full-time Temporary Music Professor - Orchestra Conductor

Overview
Do you value active learning, meaningful collaboration with classroom faculty, and culturally relevant and equity‑minded instruction? Are you excited to work with a diverse student population and eager to collaborate to find innovative ways to improve student success? If this resonates with you, we invite you to consider joining our Music department at Clark College. We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding all students to achieve their academic and career goals.

Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full‑time temporary Music Professor for the 2026‑2027 academic year. The primary responsibility is to teach first and second year music theory and ear training to music majors in the AA Music Transfer Degree Program, including curriculum development and coordination with state and area universities to ensure that DTA graduates transfer with maximum credits into four‑year programs.

The full‑time temporary Music Professor will also serve as Music Director/Conductor of the award‑winning Clark College Orchestra, a community orchestra that includes adjunct faculty and area music educators in addition to students. Department and college service work is expected, as assigned by the division or college, to support the institutional mission and goals, foremost being student success and retention. This position begins

September 11, 2026

and ends upon completion of the spring 2027 quarter.

Faculty Responsibilities

Instruct all classes as an expert in the discipline using active learning approaches that engage and facilitate student learning.

Advise and assist students in their educational and career development.

Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.

Obtain and maintain professional‑technical certification requirements.

Participate in programming, curriculum development and assessment activities.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, and other educational partners to create unique learning opportunities at Clark College.

Participate in decision‑making processes by taking part in department meetings.

Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

Work cooperatively in a variety of department‑level activities and college or company‑wide projects.

Pursue professional development to enhance teaching and learning in the department and college.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Music or Music Education.

Teaching experience, preferably in community college or other higher education setting.

Experience conducting orchestra.

Competencies

Ability to teach Music Theory, Ear Training, Orchestra, and Applied Music (if needed).

Ability to utilize presentation software, Canvas or other learning management systems; commitment to take eLearning classes for pedagogy of teaching online or hybrid modalities.

Ability and enthusiasm to use teaching methods that engage students and encourage them to be motivated self‑learners.

Demonstrated competencies in curriculum and course development, pedagogy, student outcomes assessment, and the development of student critical thinking skills.

Competence in piano to support all levels of ear training instruction.

Willingness to recruit potential students at the local high schools.

Salary Statement
Starting salary is $82,775 (non‑negotiable); current top step is $116,597. Salary is for a 173‑day contract; additional compensation is available for summer and moonlight teaching, and doctoral and vocational stipends.

Temporary appointment: this is a one‑year temporary position. The selected candidate will be appointed at Step A and is not eligible for step progression during the temporary appointment.

Benefits

Clark College promotes work/life balance for employees.

McClaskey Culinary Institute offers fast, fresh, and healthy dining options for students, faculty, staff, and the community, including a full‑service retail bakery and barista bar.

Coffee Lounge in Hannah Hall and Clark Café in Joan Stout Hall.

Campus bookstore offers snacks, apparel, and specialty supplies.

On‑campus early childhood education care program (pending registration and availability).

Gym and recreation facilities available for membership.

Clark promotes wellness with a variety of workshops and events.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Clark College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply. Clark College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. The college considers equal opportunity, affirmative action, and non‑discrimination to be fundamental to the mission, vision and values of the college. All faculty and staff hired at Clark College are encouraged to embrace, continually support and enhance social equity on our campus and in our community. The college provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act.

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