Instructor of Music/Director of Bands, Full-Time Tenure Track - School of Art, Performance and ...

Job Title Instructor of Music/Director of Bands, Full-Time Tenure Track - School of Art, Performance and the Humanities - Modesto Junior College Tenure Track Position Tenure Track Position Salary Range / Other Placement on the Yosemite Community College District salary schedule dependent upon education and experience. 2025-2026 Salary Schedule – $75,979 to $141,835 per year or $89,533 to $145,028 with an earned doctorate. New personnel limited to a maximum tenth step initial placement based on previous experience – maximum equals $117,949 or $121,140 with an earned doctorate. Benefits The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually. Required Qualifications Summary 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. Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges (cccco.edu). 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. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide proof of equivalency. 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. Job Description Summary GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching lower division college courses in, but not limited to, Symphonic Band, Community Band, Jazz Band, Applied Brass, Woodwinds & Percussion, Music Appreciation, and other general education courses Produce recitals and concerts; plan, promote and participate in student and faculty recitals and concerts Supervise the use of performance venues on evenings and weekends for assigned performance projects Participate in the activities associated with promoting a recital or concert, including, but not limited to, writing press releases, coordinating social media campaigns, and collaborating with the college’s public relations and marketing staff to develop a unified promotional approach for performances Implement a fair and equitable audition process that provides performance opportunities for all interested students Outreach and recruitment Teach applied woodwinds, brass, and percussion Maintain wind and percussion instrument inventory Maintain sheet music library 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 Attending department, division, and college-wide meetings on a regular basis Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and program review Engaging in department program improvement initiatives Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide, especially connected to closing disproportionate impact gaps and improving completion goals Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics Engaging in the college’s participatory governance processes Perform other duties as assigned 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Education, experience and/or demonstrated success in teaching and conducting brass, wind and percussion-based ensembles at the college level Education and/or experience in teaching brass, wind & percussion applied lessons Current knowledge of traditional symphonic band repertoire as well as popular, modern, & film Experience and/or willingness to participate in recruiting and community outreach activities Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level Competent in new pedagogies, such as accelerated learning, supplemental instruction, on-line or hybrid teaching, and other pedagogies directed at improving 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 music in 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 DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS Experience and demonstrated success in teaching and directing jazz ensembles Demonstrated success in creating innovative partnerships with public schools and/or community musicians 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 Capable of instructing using teaching methods that accommodate various student-learning styles 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, ability to conduct effective public presentations Selection Procedures Only online application packets will be accepted including: YCCD Administrative online application, including contact information for at least three professional references. Resume Personal letter of interest Unofficial Transcripts Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees. Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required. Background Check A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The District may hire more than one applicant with this applicant pool. Equal Opportunity Employer The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. Open Date 01/23/2026 Close Date 02/20/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary: USD 75979 - 141835 per year