Music Adjunct Instructor Applied Low Brass (TEMPORARY)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Create and maintain an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work.
• Maintain an appropriate environment for learning.
• Meet with students outside of class.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintain accurate academic records.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

  • Master's in music OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities OR the equivalent
  • The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.
  • A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's degree (MA or MS).
  • If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed above, you MUST submit an equivalency form.
  • The equivalency form can be downloaded here.

  Desirable Qualifications

  • Master's degree in music performance on a low brass instrument or music education with a low brass primary
  • Experience performing classical and jazz trombone, classical euphonium, and classical tuba
  • Experience teaching classical and jazz trombone, classical euphonium, and classical tuba
  • Experience recruiting, maintaining, and retaining a successful studio of low brass students
  • Dedication to an inclusive and equitable educational environment.

    Job Open Date

    06/29/2026

    Job Close Date

    12/31/2026

    Open Until Filled

    No

    Employment Begins

    Fall 2026