Commercial Music Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

Commercial Music Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: FY
Location: Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Department: Performing Arts

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Applications remain active for up to two years. Qualified applicants will be contacted immediately if a need arises.

Basic Function: The successful applicant will provide instruction in a full range of Commercial Music courses, including teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and using multiple teaching methodologies.

Other duties include: participation in student recruitment and articulation of transfer programs for the Visual and Performing Arts department; maintaining subject matter currency; developing and revising curriculum; using computer and multimedia technology; and collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline-specific professional activities.

Bachelor's degree(s) or higher in Music AND two years of professional experience
OR Associate degree(s) in Music AND six years of professional experience.
OR the equivalent.

The professional experience required must be directly related to the teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree. Certain combinations of education, experience, and achievements may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications.

Applicants who feel they possess equivalent qualifications must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY form with supporting documents.

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population;
• Ability to effectively work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals;
• Ability to develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities;
• Ability to participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain subject matter currency;
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes;
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that would benefit the program;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the California community college mission.

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources to make arrangements. EEO Plan . The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All applicants must apply online at  Emails will not be accepted.