Tenure Track Instructor - Commercial Music

Job Title

Full‑Time, Tenure‑Track Teaching Position:
Commercial Music

Compton College, Compton Community College District

Compton Community College District is seeking an innovative individual focused on student learning for a full‑time, tenure‑track position in Commercial Music. Duties include teaching classes, related activities, student office hours, curriculum development, student learning outcomes and assessment, annual program planning, and program review. The position may require teaching during day, evening, weekends, and at high‑school locations. Selected candidates will interview and give a teaching demonstration on an assigned topic.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ professional experience OR Associate of Arts Degree and 6 years’ professional experience OR equivalent; must explain equivalency if qualifications differ.
• Valid California community college instructor credential issued prior to July 1 1990 (per California Education Code 87355).
• Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of college students.

• Master’s degree in Music.
• Recent community college teaching experience.
• Ability to develop effective teaching techniques and assessment methods.
• Ability to engage student interest across learning styles.
• Proficiency in instructional technology.
• Collaboration with faculty and college on institutional, divisional, and campus‑wide programs.
• Cultivation of partnerships with industry members and advisory committees.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Salary range: $61,995 – $126,357 (dependent on education and experience).

• Voluntary Medical/Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account.
• $50,000 Life Insurance Benefit.
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/403(b) Roth/457 plans).
• Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities.
• Cumulative and paid sick leave (one day per month of service).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.
• Progressive and innovative culture.

Full‑time, tenure‑track teaching position effective Fall 2026. Offer subject to verification of credentials, transcripts, fingerprint, and tuberculosis examination. Verification of work authorization required.

06/22/2026