Part-Time Instructor of Music - School of Arts, Performance, & the Humanities - Modesto Junior

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Job Title: Part-Time Instructor of Music - School of Arts, Performance, & the Humanities - Modesto Junior College 2026-2027 Site:: Modesto Junior College Salary Range / Other: The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94 Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22 (2025-2026 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule) Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $40 per hour. Benefits: Not Eligible for Benefits: With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs. Scope of Assignment: The successful candidate will join a music department that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value the exploration of diverse perspectives. The successful candidate will share these commitments and work to reduce barriers for students by providing support and resources needed to succeed. Minimum Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s in music OR Bachelor’s in music AND Master’s in humanities OR the equivalent Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click hyperlink for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications. The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below: https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS • Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods , move about an office, and reach above and below desk level. • Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes. • Lifting : occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds. • Visual Requirements : close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently. • Hearing/Talking : ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person. • Emotional/Psychological Factors : ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments. *Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Desirable Qualifications: DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS • Experience teaching classes such as applied vocal, woodwinds, and percussion lessons; choral and other vocal ensembles; general education music classes such as music appreciation and American popular music. • Knowledge and willingness to utilize Open Educational Resources to enable access for students. • Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity. • Enthusiasm for the learning process. • Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues. • Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives. • Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity. • Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success. • Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively. • Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, and ability to conduct effective public presentations. Desirable Professional Characteristics: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Education and/or experience in teaching a variety of Music courses, with emphasis on applied vocal, woodwinds, and percussion lessons; vocal ensembles; and music appreciation at the community college level. • Current knowledge of the Music discipline as well as emerging trends, research, and pedagogy. • Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level. • Competent in new pedagogies, such as those that improve student success and student equity. • Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other minoritized students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; • Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; • Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom; • Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in music, especially as it relates to the relevancy of students’ lives, interests, and communities; • Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom; • Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices. Example of Duties: GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Teaching lower division college courses in Music. • Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines. • Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements. • Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress. • Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines. • Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and u

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