Music Adjunct Instructor – Sound and Audio Technician; TEMPORARY

Position Title

Music Adjunct Instructor – Live Sound and Audio Technician (TEMPORARY)

Diablo Valley College is seeking an adjunct faculty member in Live Sound and Audio Technician to teach courses in live sound reinforcement, audio systems, and performance mixing. Instruction may include topics such as signal flow, microphones, signal processing, monitoring, troubleshooting, room acoustics, and mixing live performances in a variety of genres. Once approved and added to our system, adjunct faculty may be approved to do substitute teaching as well.

All instructors must complete DVC’s Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) course or an approved equivalent prior to teaching any online course or course with an online component. If candidates have not already completed the BEOI course, they must take it upon being hired.

• Describe the principles of a live sound system including signal flow, microphones, signal processing, and monitoring.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common problems encountered in a live sound reinforcement environment.
• Discuss the principles of room acoustics and how sound interacts with various room environments.
• Perform and mix live performances in a variety of genres.

• Providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work.
• Meeting with students outside of class.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintaining accurate academic records.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Music

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s in music OR Bachelor’s in music AND Master’s in humanities OR the equivalent

Commercial Music

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any Bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience (professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master’s degree).
• Any Associate’s degree AND six years of professional experience (the experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment).

• Professional experience in live sound reinforcement, audio systems operation, or concert/event sound.
• Demonstrated knowledge of signal flow, microphones, signal processing, stage monitoring, and mixing consoles.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting common live sound and audio system issues.
• Understanding of room acoustics and the interaction of sound in different performance environments.
• Experience teaching or training students in commercial music, music technology, or live audio applications.
• Experience working with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, age groups, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
• Dedication to an inclusive and equitable educational environment.

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:
  • Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
  • Dental and vision
  • Flexible spending plan
  • Life and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Deferred compensation (403b and 457)
  • Sabbatical Leave
• Additional benefits: eligible faculty employees receive travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

Recruitment Type:
Faculty

Location:

Diablo Valley College

Posting Number: F01329

Employer:

Diablo Valley College

Salary:
Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $ per hour (up to $)

Position Status:
Non-Tenure Track

EEO Job Category:
Faculty & Other Instructional Staff

Job Open Date: 05/06/2026 | Job Close Date: 07/31/2026 | Open Until Filled - Employment Begins:
Fall 2026