Music Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool, East Kern Tehachapi

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary — Adjuncts

Job Number: FY21-22-464

Location: CC - East Kern, Tehachapi, CA

Department: Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)

The successful applicant will provide instruction in a full range of music courses. Duties may include teaching at multiple campus sites, day or evening, weekend, large, or distance learning classes, and using multiple teaching methodologies. Additional responsibilities 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;

utilizing computer and multimedia technology; and collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.

• Master's in Music
• Bachelor's in Music and Master’s in Humanities
• Possession of a valid credential authorizing full‑time teaching of Music at the California Community College level
• Equivalent education, experience, or accomplishments recognized by the Chancellor’s Office (submit an Application for Equivalence if applicable)
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning, and service to a diverse student population
• Work effectively with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic, and vocational goals
• Develop curriculum, including curriculum delivered via different modalities
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Maintain subject‑matter currency
• Assess student learning outcomes
• Utilize computers and be willing to explore new technologies that benefit the program
• Commitment to the California community college mission

The District is committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants 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.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States; work authorization must be established at the time of application. The District participates in E‑Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.