Music Adjunct Instructor - Applied Low Brass (TEMPORARY)

Job Description

Job Description

Music Adjunct Instructor - Applied Low Brass (TEMPORARY)

Posting Number: F01344
Location: Diablo Valley College
Salary:

Description of Position:
This position is for instruction in applied low brass performance. Candidates should be prepared to teach students to:
Perform on primary low brass instrument with sound, pedagogically-appropriate fundamentals using contemporary best practices Perform music with rhythmic, melodic/harmonic, and stylistic accuracy with attention to expressive nuance
Develop music literacy across a variety of eras, styles, and genres
Select appropriate repertoire for solo performance
Perform improvised solos tending to chord progressions as applicable
Prepare for public performance including appropriate approach to practicing music, memorization, and coordinating with accompanists as applicable
Prepare for transfer institution auditions

Inquiries:
Dr. Kaitlin Bove
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Position Status: Non-Tenure Track
EEO Job Category: Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Employee Group: Part-Time Faculty
Department: D3025-Music

Duties and Responsibilities:
Adjunct Faculty duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules;
2. creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking;
3. evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work;
4. meeting with students outside of class;
5. maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics;
6. maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas;
7. fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member;
8. maintaining accurate academic records;
9. performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification- Education/Experience:
EDUCATION:
Master's in music
OR
Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities
OR
the equivalent

The disciplines listed in the minimum qualifications are determined by the statewide Academic Senate for California Community Colleges.

A Doctoral degree (PhD) is considered to encompass a master's degree (MA or MS). If the title(s) of your degree major(s) listed on your unofficial transcripts or other documents from the degree-granting institutions are not an EXACT MATCH to the degrees listed above, you MUST submit an equivalency form. Without it, your application will not be considered. The equivalency form can be downloaded here .

In addition to responding to the required Supplemental Questions below, please upload the following required documents:

1. Any/all undergraduate and graduate unofficial transcripts (must show degree and the date degree was conferred).
2. Rsum including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position.
3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

Contra Costa Community College District follows all relevant local, state, federal, and CDC guidance related to COVID-19..

Desirable Qualifications:
Master's degree in music performance on a low brass instrument or music education with a low brass primary
Experience performing classical and jazz trombone, classical euphonium, and classical tuba
Experience teaching classical and jazz trombone, classical euphonium, and classical tuba
Experience recruiting, maintaining, and retaining a successful studio of low brass students
Experience working with students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, age groups, disabilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Dedication to an inclusive and equitable educational environment.

Job Open Date: 06/29/2026
Job Close Date: 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Employment Begins: Fall 2026
# of Months: 5

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The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

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