Part-Time Music Instructor; Pool

Part-Time Music Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo County Community College District

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows:
Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 to $130.94 per hour;
Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 to $151.07 per hour.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

• Teach classes as assigned from the regular Music Department curriculum.
• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.
• Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
• Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. The College offers day and evening classes.

• Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in music.
• Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college.
• Use of technology in teaching and music.
• Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum.
• Use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, engaging students actively and encouraging higher‑order thinking.
• Organize and explain materials for students of varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Develop instructional learning outcomes and methods for assessing student achievement.
• Organize and teach both theoretical and practical applications of the subject matter appropriately.

• Possession of a Master’s or above in music OR Bachelor’s in music AND Master’s or above in humanities OR equivalent.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse student backgrounds.
• Equivalence of degree content established through analysis of transcripts and coursework.

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined‑benefit retirement plan through the State of California or may choose the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Closes: 6/30/2026

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