Music Instructor (Full-time Tenure-Track Faculty Position)

San Mateo County Community College District


Posting Number: 2014330F
Department: Social Science / Creative Arts SKY (DEPT)
Location: Skyline College
Position Number: 2F0083
Percentage of Full Time: The work year is 175 days (10 months of service).
FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year: 10
If other, please specify:
Salary Range: Initial placement with a Masters degree can range from $78,372 up to $98,340 per year; and a Ph.D. can range from $89,808 to $104,988 per year.
Note:
Min Salary:
Max Salary:
Position Type: Faculty Positions

Who We Are:
The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, 'success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals.' The Districts 'Students First' Strategic Plan is focused on 'Student Success, Equity and Social Justice.' We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.



The College and the District:
Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Skyline Colleges Office of Planning, Research and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE) website.



Who We Want:
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;

(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;

(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;

(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and

(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.



The Position:
The College seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member in Music. The ideal candidate will share the College's commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.

Start date of this assignment: Fall 2023.



Duties and Responsibilities:
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.

1. Teach major and general education music courses that may include: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Ensemble, Musical Theater Pit Orchestra, Music Fundamentals, and other classes determined by the Dean in consultation with the Music faculty
2. Select and maintain the music department sheet music and instrument collections
3. Actively recruit music students and outreach with our local community through collaboration with local high school programs and other music and arts organizations
4. Manage the production of on and off-campus performances in consultation with department and division colleagues
5. Maintain college academic standards according to the expectations of each course level
6. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions
7. Foster creativity and the development of music practice and performance skills
8. Drive the design and growth of the Music Department through strategic planning, regular department engagement, resource requests/program review, innovative programming development, and the cultivation of a robust performance calendar
9. Comply with District, college, and division policies in the performance of duties
10. Maintain on-campus presence, including office hours and on-campus teaching, as well as online functions as assigned
11. Participate in department and division meetings and serve on college-wide/district committees, task groups, and strategic initiatives
12. Assume professional duties and responsibilities such as curriculum revision, course development, Student Learning Outcomes assessment, research, peer evaluation, mentoring, orientation, and program review
13. Requires teaching evening ensemble classes as a part of regular teaching assignment
14. Effectively use technology in communication with students and colleagues, and engage in college-wide professional development training for Quality Online Teaching and Learning (QOTL)
15. Other duties may include, but are not limited to: developing curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students; providing a classroom environment that promotes and stimulates learning; utilizing current teaching techniques that are effective in a diverse classroom setting

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a Masters or above in music OR Bachelors in music AND Masters or above or above in humanities OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic 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

Physical Requirements:


Equivalence to Minimum Qualifications:
For persons applying for this position based on Equivalence, please answer the supplemental question on the online application indicating one or more of the following:

Degree Equivalence:
The 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.

Academic Background Equivalence:
Related to disciplines in which a Masters Degree is not generally expected or available. The applicant must have completed at least 24 semester units of coursework in the academic field 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 Bachelors or Associates Degree, and
ii) a detailed study of the discipline in breadth, depth, and rigor, usually met by course work required for the degree major.

Professional Achievement Equivalence:
The applicant must have completed the General Education requirements for that degree and show evidence of outstanding professional achievement and/or substantial training in the requested field. The applicant must submit substantial evidence, which demonstrates that his/her preparation, teaching experience, work experience, and ability are equivalent to those expected from a person who meets the minimum qualifications.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The screening committee will select for interview candidates from among those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, give evidence of any or all of the following:

Subject matter preparation:
Preference will be given to candidates who:

1. Possess recent successful experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in the field of instrumental ensemble music (e.g. Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra), music fundamentals, and music appreciation, and incorporating critical thinking skills for a diverse student population, including students of various ages, abilities, multilingual and multicultural backgrounds
2. Demonstrate experience as a conductor and instrumental performer
3. Have the desire, ability and vision to help develop and foster a dynamic music department
4. Are able to communicate fluently and effectively orally and in writing
5. Are willing to work with faculty and staff in a spirit of collegiality at department, division, college and district levels

Evidence of outstanding ability as a teacher:
In addition to a short classroom lecture or lab demonstration that will be part of the interview process, appropriate evidence includes, but is not limited to, experience, training, or achievement showing that the candidate has:

1. An understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
2. A commitment to the teaching profession, its goals and ideals, and enthusiasm for the mission of the community college
3. Knowledge of current theories and methods in the teaching of classroom courses as well as performance courses
4. The ability to use innovative pedagogy in the classroom, such as collaboration with other disciplines, live performance, or interactive learning
5. The ability to reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of ones own pedagogy and modify techniques to engage students
6. A commitment and enthusiasm for creating supportive relationships with students
7. The ability to develop instructional learning outcomes and to assess students achievement of those outcomes
8. The ability to develop curriculum, both transfer-level and electives, and teach courses for a music program with California articulation standards
9. The ability to develop and use teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and engage students actively in learning
10. Experience with computer-aided classroom instruction and related use of the internet
11. A commitment to professional growth by keeping current in subject area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes
• Willingness to examine and remediate ones instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students
  • Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus
  • Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching in music
  • Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within music courses and classrooms
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Hispanic-Serving Institution and AANAPI designation for institutional, departmental and instructional practices
  
  
  
• Expertise in teaching and conducting music instrumental ensembles in a variety of music genres including: Concert Band, Jazz Band, Symphony Orchestra, etc.
• Primary performance instrument in band or orchestra
• Experience organizing and conducting instrumental ensembles for music theater productions
• Experience with building and maintaining an instrumental music program at the college or high-school level with recruitment outreach such as collaborative concerts, touring, festival/competition participation and/or work as a clinician or adjudicator

Benefits:
Benefits include a choice of medical plans, dental coverage, vision care, sick leave, salary continuance insurance, and an optional tax-deferred flexible benefit plan. Coverage is offered for employees and all eligible dependents. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Employees may also be eligible for various first-time homebuyer programs.



Open Date: 03/02/2023
First Review Date: 04/06/2023
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:
Required Application Materials

All applicants are required to submit:1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position)
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and teaching experience (including courses taught), and other work experience
3. Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (copies accepted)Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts may be submitted with the application; official copies will be required at the time of the interview.
4. In addition to addressing your qualifications and experience, your cover letter must include discussion of the following questions:

• What do you feel are the best strategies for supporting students who have been historically marginalized?
• Think of the most successful class you have taught. What were the key factors in creating that success for racially-minoritized and other underserved disproportionately disadvantaged students?
• How is your teaching approach culturally-responsive to the students you serve?

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555 Fax (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/



Conditions of Employment:
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.



EEO Statement:
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.


Accommodations:
Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form


Annual Security Report:
San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2021 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. Our 2021 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies, such as those concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The 2021 Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every member of the community remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2021 Annual Security Report is now available. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures and resources.



To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/







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