Music Instructor [Part-Time Faculty Pool]

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$44.14–$88.32 Per Hour
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Calculators, Communication Skills, Community Support, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Leadership, Manual Dexterity, Material Moving, Music, Music Education, Office Equipment, People Management, Physical Demands, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Materials
LOCATION
Oregon City, OR
POSTED
30+ days ago

Music Instructor [Part-Time Faculty Pool] Salary $44.14 - $88.32 Hourly

Location: Oregon City, OR Job Type: Part-Time, Union Job Number: 2425-00199 Division: Arts and Sciences Department Music Opening Date: 03/31/2025

Description Clackamas Community College (CCC) seeks to hire a Music Instructor (Faculty Part-Time) position. This is a part-time, union, exempt, and non benefits-eligible position. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and candidates that may be from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. CCC is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in support of student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression and to co-creating a more equitable educational system that in turn fosters a more equitable society. We strive to be a student-ready institution that supports and partners with students to promote discovery and growth. We work to mobilize community-wide awareness and action related to the college strategic priorities and seeks to build relationships in support of community well-being. At CCC, individuals are celebrated for their experience and expertise, validated for their unique perspectives, and engaged in ways that reflect their needs and interests. To learn more about CCC, visit Leadership, Vision and Initiatives.

This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on department need. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. This role requires a flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

Essential Job Functions

  1. Instructs students in a classroom. Provides student contact before and after class and by telephone, video conferencing, scheduled meetings or email exchanges during office hours when facilities and schedules permit.

  2. Prepares, distributes and utilizes instructional support materials including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate; incorporates the latest classroom technology when available and appropriate to instructional activities.

  3. Structures classes and curriculum to correspond with the overall program objectives; prepares clear objectives for students for each course.

  4. Understands, develops and provides a learning environment that supports diversity and incorporates sensitivity to diversity within the college community.

  5. Responsible for classroom and departmental equipment and provides for the security of facilities and instructional materials as appropriate.

  6. Understands and abides by college policies and regulations and other policies, procedures and materials as required by the college, departments or divisions.

  7. Convenes classes on time and as scheduled.

  8. Maintains evaluation and grading records for assigned students; enters grades and provides all necessary documentation for incompletes within established college timelines and guidelines.

  9. Ensures and emphasizes safe working and classroom conditions and practices.

  10. May direct aides and work study students as assigned.

Auxiliary Functions

Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Qualifications

Minimum/Mandatory Education and Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor of Music and active performance career.
  • Demonstrated abilities as a performer, teach and musician.
  • Demonstrated abilities as a private studio instructor.
  • Evidence of effective communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to teach students with varying abilities and backgrounds.
  • Ability to exemplify traits that reflect the College's culture, including integrity, a customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility and a willingness to change.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Earned Master of Music.
  • Evidence of successful teaching experience.

Other Job Elements

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands of Position

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc., and may infrequently require moving materials/objects weighing 25 to 60 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Work environment includes classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision of other personnel is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel, and may assign work to student workers.

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Director/Department Chair.

Additional Information

Application Instructions

When applying for this position, you will be required to complete the NeoGov application, including work history relevant to the position and attach the following electronic documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and describing how you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of the position.

If applicable:

  • Veteran's Preference documentation

Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. CCC makes employment decisions based solely on the candidates demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

Please remove all graduation and other education related dates from your application materials.

For application support, please refer to this guide or contact NeoEd's support team @ 855.524.5627.

Veterans Preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans and current or former Oregon National Guard members may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for positions with CCC. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans' disability preference letter.

Documents Required

MEMBER COPY 4 of DD Form 214 or 215 NGB Form 22 or 55

For information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Terms of Employment

All positions at CCC are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college and requires a flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

Those offered employment will be required to complete and sign forms before initiating the background check step.

CCC employees must reside within 50 miles of Oregon City, Harmony or Wilsonville campus as a condition of employment.

Your official transcripts will need to be sent from the Registrar of your degree granting institution within 30 days of your hire.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

CCC does not support employment permits or visas.

Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CCC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Why work at Clackamas Community College?

Do you enjoy working in a collaborative, stimulating environment where your voice makes a difference? Clackamas Community College is looking for talented, bright and motivated people like you! We want you to join the CCC community where your inspired motivation will help define our students educational experience. For more than 40 years, Clackamas Community College has been changing with the times and working to meet the needs of the community.

These benefits may be subject to change.

Tuition Waiver: Association (Union) represented PT Faculty members are eligible for tuition waivers for themselves and IRS dependents. Fees and other costs are not waived. For more information please see https://www.clackamas.edu/about-us/ccc-jobs/compensation-and-benefits

Sick Leave: Sick Leave - 24 hours/ term worked (available on the 5th week of term)

PERS: Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

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Clackamas Community College