Instructor in Music (Part-Time Pool) Job at New River Community College in Camar

Overview

Instructor in Music (Part-Time Pool) – Ventura County Community College District. Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA). Job Type: Part-Time Faculty. Job Number: 2025-00538. Closing: Continuous.

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for future consideration for part-time instructors in this discipline at any of our three colleges (Oxnard, Moorpark, and Ventura). Applications submitted to this pool will be kept on file for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and Spring 2026 semesters and may be considered if a vacancy becomes available within the academic year. If you have applied to previous pools in this discipline, you will need to apply to this pool to continue to be considered.

What You'll Do

Under the general direction of a dean, an Instructor (Non-Contract/Temporary) provides comprehensive classroom instruction to students from diverse backgrounds for the purpose of facilitating the attainment of their academic or vocational objectives. In accordance with the provisions of Education Code sections 87482.5, Instructors (Non-Contract/Temporary) may be employed up to 67% of a full-time assignment.

Who We Are

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges — Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College — offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Representative Duties

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities in one-on-one, classroom, and distance mediated instructional settings. E = Essential duties.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate. E
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries in class, online, or during established consultation office hours. E
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, college, and district goals; implement the student performance objectives as listed on the official course outline of record. E
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner. E
• Evaluate and select instructional materials such as textbooks, manuals, software, and tools in collaboration, as appropriate, with discipline faculty; order instructional materials according to campus bookstore procedure to ensure timely delivery. E
• Revise and update course content and materials of instruction in accordance with new theory, application, and industry developments within the discipline or area of specialization. E
• Update syllabi; collaborate with discipline faculty on a regular basis to assess and revise measurable student performance indicators for each course. E
• May participate in curriculum and program development; may provide input into the development of student learning outcomes.
• May attend and participate on committees and in department, division, campus, and district meetings.
• May participate in articulation and matriculation related activities.
• May provide work direction to others.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Note: E = Essential duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook.

Master’s in music OR Bachelor’s in music AND Master’s in humanities OR the equivalent; OR possession of a valid California Community College Teaching Credential appropriate to the discipline. All coursework must be from a recognized accredited college or university. If you have completed your education at an institution outside of the United States, please see the section titled Foreign Transcripts for additional information.

Equivalency: The District recognizes that candidates may attain expertise through various means. If your transcripts do not exactly match the listed degree titles, you may complete and submit the Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency for review by the Equivalency Committee.

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS: If a vacancy becomes available, applications in this pool will be reviewed by the hiring department. Complete application packets meeting minimum qualifications will be reviewed. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. Provide detailed information about education, training, and experience in the application and supplemental questions.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants must submit the following documents with their application: Employment application, Cover Letter, Resume, (optional) Letters of recommendation, Supplemental Questionnaire for Equivalency (if applicable), and complete official or unofficial transcripts. Transcripts must show degree title and confer date. Foreign transcripts require evaluation if coursework is from a non-accredited foreign institution. Additional information about accommodations and salary placement can be found in the posting materials.

Starting salary for part-time faculty is between $2,408 and $3,108 per semester for 10% load. Salary placement is governed by the relevant collective bargaining agreement. Verification of part-time teaching experience may be required within 30 days of offer.

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview process, notify the Human Resources Department in writing at least two business days prior to the interview.

To apply, visit the posting page for the Music Instructor part-time pool.