Part-Time Guitar Instructor (Pool)

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Part-Time Guitar Instructor (Pool) 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 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07. Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach guitar classes (e.g. Guitar I-IV, Guitar Ensemble I-IV) as assigned from the regular Music Department curriculum Consult with guitar students during regularly scheduled office hours Teach applied music lessons to music majors that are majoring in guitar and preparing to transfer into a baccalaureate music major program Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. This includes participating in the assessment of student learning outcomes for assigned guitar courses The Colleges offer day and evening classes Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:Knowledge of the use of technology in teaching guitar Skills and Abilities:Recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in guitar Ability to teach in a variety of music styles, including Latin styles, progressive rock, jazz, folk, heavy metal, country, reggae, soul music-Motown, soul music-Memphis, and funk Ability to teach in a variety of guitar methodologies/pedagogies Ability to read both traditional music notation and tablature along with an understanding of other notation systems (Nashville numbering system) Ability to plan, organize, and execute Guitar Ensemble final public performances at least once a semester Ability to communicate fluently and effectively orally and in writing Desire, ability and vision to help develop and foster a dynamic music department Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college Ability to use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills Ability to organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences Ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to develop methods for assessing student's achievement of these outcomes Ability to organize and teach both theoretical and practical applications of the subject-matter in ways appropriate to students' abilities Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards Commitment to the SMCCCD goal of integrating writing skills across the curriculum Willingness to work with faculty and staff in a spirit of collegiality at department, division, college and District levels Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated experience as a performer in various styles Additional expertise in one or several of the following areas: Intro to MIDI (ProTools/Logic), hip hop, and/or world music Facility with Finale or Sibelius or other computer generated notation programs Job Requirements:Possession of a Master's or above in music OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's or above in humanities OR the equivalent (see below) Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom. Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions (you may choose more than one category), which is available as an option during the application submission process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above do not need to complete this form. a) Degree Equivalence The employee or applicant possesses a degree(s) with similar content to those listed for the relevant discipline. The name of the degree is close to that specified on the Disciplines List but the degree either has a different title or area of expertise or the coursework is slightly different. Equivalence is established through analysis of transcripts and coursework. b) Academic Background Equivalence Related to disciplines in which a Master's degree is not generally expected or available. The employee or applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) of coursework in the academic field being applied for, and must possess at least the equivalent level of achievement and the equivalent in breadth, depth of understanding, and rigor in each of the following: i. a broad cultural education usually met by the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and ii. a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by coursework required for the degree major. c) Professional Achievement Equivalence The employee or applicant must have completed the general education requirements for any Bachelor's or Associate's degree, and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The employee or applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that their preparation, teaching experience, work experience

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