Job Details

Music (Adjunct/Part-time)

Position Number: 6666065
Location: Rocklin, CA
Position Type: Business - Human Resources

Music (Adjunct/Part-time)

Salary: $77.44 - $98.98 Hourly
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 37
Closing: Continuous
Location: Rocklin, CA
Division: Instruction Office

Description

In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College!

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Examples Of Functions and Tasks

Curriculum Review/ Development - ESSENTIAL: Maintain currency of knowledge in subject matter taught; attend conferences, clinics, seminars and concerts; participate in professional organizations, as appropriate, to enhance subject matter knowledge; read, study, and take notes from and evaluate subject area literature, including journals, periodicals, newspapers and other printed materials; listen to and evaluate a full range of instrumental music and evaluate musical scores and other musical literature; meet with and/or poll students to determine their interests and plan curriculum changes and/or augmentation; provide input into Division budget outlay requests in order to meet curriculum needs, cognizant of budgetary constraints and availability of facilities, staff, and/or equipment; maintain awareness of ramifications of legislative bills and/or laws which impact curriculum requirements; present proposals for curriculum changes to peers, educational administrators, and/or the appropriate shared governance bodies; participate in shared governance and academic committees to attain greater understanding of the shared governance process and to enhance instructional opportunities. PERIPHERAL: Utilize opportunities for self-development and/or other continuing education, formal and informal.

Curriculum Articulation - ESSENTIAL: Review standards to insure concordance of current academic curriculum offerings with University of California U.C. and California State University (C.S.U.) curriculum standards; establish and maintain curriculum articulation with local area "feeder schools" by formal contact through the Sierra College music program, informal visits to school sites, consultation and/or clinics at school sites, encouragement of joint performances with Sierra College musical ensembles, promotion of the "Honor Band" concept and music consortium programs (for example, the Sierra Foothill Music Consortium), and other efforts to establish leadership to enhance community musical education and listening opportunities.

Lecture/ Instruct Classes - ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present information and concepts in a clear, articulate, logical and empathetic manner to large groups of students (up to 80 per class); respond to questions from students in a knowledgeable manner, stimulate student participation in instructional activities, and motivate behavior to ensure an instructional environment which remains conducive to learning; create and distribute handout materials to supplement and facilitate learning opportunities and augment subject matter understanding; effectively utilize audio/visual aids to supplement instruction.

Conduct Symphonic/ Jazz Ensembles - ESSENTIAL: Research and choose appropriate selections from musical literature, as appropriate for the gradations of skill of differing levels of student musical ensembles (particularly with regard to wind and percussion sections); present and conduct musical material in a clear and logical manner, utilizing established techniques, at practices, rehearsals, and performances; maintain currency of knowledge of conducting techniques and physical ability to demonstrate musical control through such techniques; develop, organize, publicize, arrange facilities for, and present at public appearances symphonic and other musical ensembles; motivate student musical progress by encouraging and providing for well-organized practice sessions and assisting in the development of a serious commitment to personal growth in musical prowess by each student.

Student Evaluation/ Record - ESSENTIAL: Create quizzes and examinations to evaluate student academic performance and level of skill with musical instruments; evaluate students' musical knowledge and skill keeping level at musical performances and practices; read and evaluate student responses to assigned materials; maintain accurate and concise student and program records and supervise student help to organize and track musical instrument inventories.

Minimum Qualifications

CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook
Master's in musicOR Bachelor's in musicAND Master's in humanitiesOR the equivalent

This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement)

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required.

Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met.

Copies of transcripts MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).

EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION

Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process? The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

If claiming equivalency, please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at: Sierra College Human Resources.

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.

Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:

Supplemental Information

WHY SIERRA?

One of Aspen Institute's Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra "for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission." This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods, and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at three centers located in Grass Valley, Tahoe/Truckee, and Roseville. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College's students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.

The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive teaching strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students and ensure a successful learning environment. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate series, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

COMPENSATION
Placement on the District's Faculty Salary Schedule is dependent upon years of experience and level of education. Entry-level is from $77.44 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$58.08 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate) to $98.98 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$74.24 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate) at the time of employment. The current highest salary attainable after employment is $127.21 per hour (Lecture Rate)/$95.41 per hour (Lab/Counselor Rate). Employees also will be members of the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Sick leave, and other leaves are available according to the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Need Help With Your Online Account?

Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account.
Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
There are four (4) required documents to apply for this position:

Employment Application
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Applicable transcripts with conferred degree and date (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
Please respond to the prompt below for your Teaching Philosophy Statement. You will need to write this statement on a separate document and upload the attachment at the end of the application.
- What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting historically underrepresented and underserved students? Specifically, what are the key factors that contribute to their success and the closing of equity gaps in the classroom, particularly for African-American, Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), and Native American students with intersecting identities, such as LGBTQIA+, visible and invisible disabilities, and any other disproportionately impacted populations?
- What role should faculty play in student success?
- Describe how your teaching approach has changed/evolved since you began teaching. Provide examples of what motivated the change(s).
- How does your teaching approach reflect your teaching philosophy in ensuring equitable student success?

Helpful Tip:
Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any).
Please see the Sierra College website for additional helpful tips and tools for prospective applicants.

Terms and Conditions of Employment:
Other terms and conditions of employment are specified in the applicable collective bargaining agreements on file in the District Human Resources Department. Position description of record on file in the Human Resources Department.

*Sierra Community College District currently operates campuses in Rocklin, Roseville, Truckee and Grass Valley. In its management of a multi-campus environment, the District reserves right of assignment including the right to change assignment locations and shift assignments based on District need. Although this position may currently reside at the Rocklin campus, the assignment location may be subject to change as needed. Additionally, the district reserves the right to cancel, revise or re-announce this position as well as any and all positions at any time.

EEO/TITLE IX EMPLOYER
Sierra College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination and the achievement of diversity and equity among its faculty, staff, and students.

Persons with inquiries about the application of Title IX and/or EEO may contact the Director of Diversity, EEO & Title IX (Title IX Coordinator) at the address below, at (916) 660-7006 or via email at EEOT9@sierracollege.edu.

Persons with questions regarding reasonable accommodation of physical and other disabilities should contact the Sierra College Human Resources Department at (916) 660-7105.

If you have limitations hearing or speaking, the State of California offers a specially-trained Communications Assistant (CA) that can relay telephone conversations for all of your calls. Dial 711 to reach the California Relay Service (CRS). Dialing 711 is for everyone, not just those who have difficulty hearing on a standard phone. If you prefer having your calls immediately answered in your mode of communication, dial one of the toll-free modality and language-specific numbers below. The call will be routed to the CRS provider.

TTY/VCO/HCO to Voice
English 1-800-735-2929
Spanish 1-800-855-3000

Voice to TTY/VCO/HCO
English 1-800-735-2922
Spanish 1-800-855-3000

From or to Speech-to- Speech
English & Spanish 1-800-854-7784

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