Music Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool, East Kern Tehachapi

Music Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Pool, East Kern Tehachapi

Kern Community College District

Salary: $67.00/hour
• Job Type: Temporary -- Adjuncts
• Job Number: FY21-22-464
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Location:

Tehachapi, CA
• Department:
Visual & Performing Arts (VPA)

Kern Community College District accepts applications for part‑time, hourly faculty pools on a continuous basis. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted if a need arises. Applications remain active for up to two years.

The successful applicant will provide instruction in a full range of music courses. The assignment may include teaching at other campus sites, day or evening classes, weekend classes, large classes, distance learning, and using multiple teaching methodologies.

• 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.

• Master’s in Music; OR
• Bachelor’s in Music AND Master’s in Humanities; OR
• Possession of a valid credential authorizing the full‑time teaching of Music at the California Community College level; OR
• The equivalent. Certain combinations of education, experience, and other accomplishments may be judged as equal to the stated minimum qualifications. Candidates must submit an APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCE form with supporting documents.
• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students.

• Work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues in an environment that promotes innovation, teaching, learning and service to a diverse student population.
• Work with students with a wide range of skills, motivations, academic and vocational goals.
• Develop curriculum, including delivery via different modalities.
• Participate in recruitment and articulation activities with local schools, colleges and universities.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain subject matter currency.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of computers and willingness to explore new technologies that benefit the program.
• Commitment to the California community college mission.

Completed application packet must include:

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Copy of legible transcripts

Applicants with foreign degrees must provide an evaluation from a NACES or ACEI member or submit a copy of the assessment.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources to arrange the necessary accommodations.

The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. We encourage a diverse pool of applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States.

Work authorization must be established at the time of application.

All applicants must apply online at  Email addresses will not be accepted.