Music Instructor Pool-Part-Time; Music Theory

North Orange County Community College District

Position Number: 2016631FT

Location: Fullerton College

Department: FC Fine Arts

Percentage of Employment: Part-Time

Work Schedule: Varies

Candidate should be available Monday-Thursday 7:50am until 2:00pm.

Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript. If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration. Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts. All degrees and course work used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted
and from accredited postsecondary institutions. See our website here regarding accredited postsecondary institutions. Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or course work are required. See our website here for information regarding evaluation of foreign degrees.

• Master's in music
• OR
• Bachelor's in music
• AND
• Master's in humanities
• OR
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area.
• OR
• The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education, training, employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee.

All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

• A completed Masters in Music Theory or Composition.
• A doctoral degree in Music Theory or Composition (either completed or in progress).
• Experience teaching music theory beyond the basic level: ie, chromatic theory, form & analysis, counterpoint.
• Advanced piano skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, allowing the successful candidate to be an articulate spokesperson, recruiter, and partner with the music faculty.
• Experience successfully teaching Musicianship and Ear-training at the College/University Level.
• Experience teaching music theory at the lower level (fundamentals, and diatonic harmony).
• Experienced teaching musicianship (ear-training) at all levels.
• Experience designing and teaching curricula responsive to the needs of historically underrepresented and/or marginalized students.

Salary Range: $1606.01 - $1762.44 per lecture unit rate, $1606.01 - $1762.44 per lab parity unit rate, $1284.83 - $1409.87 per lab unit rate

Open Date: 09/09/2026

Close Date: 10/07/2026

This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified.

This is a continuous recruitment to fill part-time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as-needed basis. When the need to fill arises, the department will refer to this pool of part-time faculty.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. They will review the information provided and contact you if you are selected for an interview. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

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