Part-Time Faculty - Music (Including Various Instruments, Voice, Choir, and Chorale)

About the role

The successful candidate will support student success by providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or assignments:

Responsibilities

• Instructs the full range of courses offered in the discipline applied for.
• Conducts classes and finals as included in the schedule of classes.
• Prepares classroom presentations, student activities, and assignments.
• Teaches class hours; evaluates students' performance based on quizzes, exams, projects, comprehensive finals and/or other assessments appropriate to the course outline.
• Teaches courses in accordance with the description published in the catalog, the course outline, and the schedule of classes.
• Prepares a syllabus for each course and distributes it to students at the first class meeting and/or electronically.
• Reports on time and prepares for classes.
• Posts and maintains student contact hours.
• Maintains current knowledge of the discipline and teaching practices.
• Prepares and submits accurate and timely student reports.
• Additional classes may include other classes listed in the Mendocino College Catalog found here: MLCCD 2022-2024 Catalog

Qualifications

• The minimum qualifications for disciplines on this list are any bachelor's or associate degree.
• Unless otherwise noted the professional experience required (two years/bachelors or six years/associate) must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment.
• Must meet all Minimum Qualifications Requirements for discipline applied for.
• Any Bachelor's Degree or higher and two years of professional experience*, OR Any Associate Degree and six years of professional experience*, OR A Master's in Music, OR Bachelor's in Music AND Master's in humanities, OR The Equivalent
• The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment
• The minimum qualifications handbook with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office may be viewed at: CCCCO Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.
• Knowledge of: Current theories of the Music discipline, and related teaching practices; and familiarity with community college mission.
• Ability to: Effectively instruct assigned courses using a variety of techniques and methods of delivery; evaluate and develop curriculum and instructional materials; assess student academic progress; maintain records; consistently communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across the district; teach at variable locations and hours, including evenings, weekends and online.

Skills

The successful candidate will possess the following skills:

Benefits

The College offers a Bronze level benefit plan at the cost of the employee.

Pay

Assignments are made on a part-time, hourly contract basis. A part-time faculty assignment may not exceed a total of 67% of an annual full-time assignment. Salary is determined by the total contract hours. Hourly contract rate is dependent on qualifications ($70.64 - $103.39).

Schedule

Compensation for assigned classes is paid over the duration of the semester.