Temporary Full Time Instructor, Music
Victor Valley College
Salary: $67,886.00 - $142,425.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-514 FTINMUSI01
Location: CA 92395, CA
Department: Music
Closing: 6/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Functions
FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 29, 2025
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT
THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL TIME INSTRUCTOR POSITION
COMPENSATION:
Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
• District paid HMO medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.
Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Teaching courses in music, including but not limited to music fundamentals, music appreciation (introduction to music), music history (jazz/rock).
• Directing ensembles with instrumental emphasis, including but not limited to orchestra (College orchestra) string choir (Preludium Strings) and beginning strings.
• Collaborating with ensemble conductors and other school of music faculty.
• Recruiting students for the program and pursuing ensemble outreach opportunities.
• Participating in program and curriculum development.
• Teaching scheduled classes and performing related duties as assigned, including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities.
• Complying with District policies and procedures in the performance of all duties.
• Participating in staff development activities.
• Serving on area and college-wide committees as necessary to support and enrich the instructional program.
• Demonstrating sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues.
• Promoting the success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials and effective teaching methodologies.
• Maintaining a visible presence on campus in order to be available to regularly and actively participate in department meetings and other activities.
• Providing critical feedback on all assignments.
• Participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's in music OR bachelor's in music AND master's in humanities OR the equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least two (2) years teaching or conducting in a higher education environment
Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
We will be using the guidelines set out by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications
If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2500.
Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.
Knowledge and Abilities
VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application.If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.
Applicants may be notified by email during any phase of this recruitment regarding status. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at https://www.schooljobs.com/ with your username and password.
A complete file consists of all of the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position
3. A current resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-cl-635 to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating Agencies. This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information.
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6288351
jeid-041ed3c281636a41b8ab1dd621f5194b
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
https://www.jobelephant.com/
