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Commercial Music Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool


Company : Inside Higher Ed


Location : Bakersfield, CA


Created : 2025-11-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Commercial Music Instructor - Part-time Adjunct Pool Salary:$67.00 Hourly Job Type:Part-time Job Number:FY24-2501292 Location:Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA Department:Performing ArtsKern Community College District accepts applications for part-time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Applications submitted will remain active for up to two years. The starting salary range is $66.00/hour; hourly rate may vary based on type of assignment and the Lecture Hour Equivalent (LHE) formula. Refer to the CCA collective bargaining agreement or your college HR office for more information.Basic Function The assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and using multiple teaching methodologies.Representative Duties The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in a full range of Commercial Music courses. 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;Collegial participation in departmental, college, and discipline‑specific professional activities.Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree(s) or higher in Music and two years of professional experienceORAssociate degree(s) in Music and six years of professional experience.ORThe equivalent.(Professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.)Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY form and supporting documents.A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students is required.Degrees and credits must be from accredited institutions. Degrees from outside the United States must be evaluated by an evaluation service.Screening will be conducted by a committee; meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.Knowledge & AbilitiesAbility 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 pleted Application Packet MUST IncludeCompleted Online Application for Employment formCurrent resumeCopy of legible transcriptsIt is the applicant's responsibility to redact personal information from all documents prior to uploading.Foreign degrees from outside the U.S. must have coursework evaluated by an accredited association. A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with the online application.Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.EEO Plan 2021-2024: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application.All applicants must apply online at Email applications will not be accepted.#J-18808-Ljbffr