Music Adjunct Instructor Live Sound and Audio Technician (TEMPORARY)

Music Adjunct Instructor

• Live Sound and Audio Technician (TEMPORARY) Diablo Valley College is seeking an adjunct faculty member in Live Sound and Audio Technician to teach courses in live sound reinforcement, audio systems, and performance mixing.

Instruction may include topics such as signal flow, microphones, signal processing, monitoring, troubleshooting, room acoustics, and mixing live performances in a variety of genres. Once approved and added to our system, adjunct faculty may be approved to do substitute teaching as well. All instructors must complete DVC's Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) course or approved equivalent prior to teaching any online course or course with an online component. If candidates have not already completed the Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) course or approved equivalent, they must take this course upon being hired. Position Title Music Adjunct Instructor

• Live Sound and Audio Technician (TEMPORARY) Special Instructions to Applicants Diablo Valley College is seeking an adjunct faculty member in Live Sound and Audio Technician to teach courses in live sound reinforcement, audio systems, and performance mixing.

Instruction may include topics such as signal flow, microphones, signal processing, monitoring, troubleshooting, room acoustics, and mixing live performances in a variety of genres. Once approved and added to our system, adjunct faculty may be approved to do substitute teaching as well. All instructors must complete DVC's Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) course or approved equivalent prior to teaching any online course or course with an online component. If candidates have not already completed the Becoming an Effective Online Instructor (BEOI) course or approved equivalent, they must take this course upon being hired. Description of Position This position is for instruction in live sound and audio technician coursework. Candidates should be prepared to teach students to:

• Describe the principles of a live sound system including signal flow, microphones, signal processing, and monitoring.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot common problems encountered in a live sound reinforcement environment.
• Discuss the principles of room acoustics and how sound interacts with various room environments.
• Perform and mix live performances in a variety of genres.

Our Vision for Social Justice We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live. The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions. Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission. Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds; students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families. The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps. If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply. Inquiries Nick Vasallo nvasallo@dvc.edu Recruitment Type Faculty Location Diablo Valley College Posting Number F01329 # of Openings Pool Salary Adjunct instructor classroom faculty pay rate is $77.87

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77 per hour (up to $100.65) Position Status Non-Tenure Track EEO Job Category Faculty & Other Instructional Staff Employee Group Department D3025-Music Discipline Alternate Discipline 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 Candidates can qualify under the Music discipline or the Commercial Music discipline. Minimum qualifications for these areas are as follows: Music Minimum Qualifications Master's in music OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities OR the equivalent Commercial Music Minimum Qualifications Any Bachelor's degree or higher AND two years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree. OR Any Associate's degree AND six years of professional experience. The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment. 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. Résumé including information regarding preparation and experience relevant to the position. 3. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position. License/Certificates/Credentials N/A Desirable Qualifications

• Professional experience in live sound reinforcement, audio systems operation, or concert/event sound.
• Demonstrated knowledge of signal flow, microphones, signal processing, stage monitoring, and mixing consoles.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting common live sound and audio system issues.
• Understanding of room acoustics and the interaction of sound in different performance environments.
• Experience teaching or training students in commercial music, music technology, or live audio applications.
• 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:

05/06/2026

Job Close Date:

07/31/2026 Open Until Filled No

Employment Begins:

Fall 2026 # of Months 5 Employee Benefits Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) District-paid benefits (employee contributes 6%) for employee and dependents/domestic partners include:

• Medical (Anthem Blue Cross or Kaiser) insurance including chiropractic services
• Dental and vision
• Flexible spending (125) plan
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457)

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Sabbatical Leave Additional Benefits:

The District also offers eligible faculty employees, travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships. Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. How to Apply 1. Interested applicants must submit all of the application materials online to be considered for this position. We do not accept hand-delivered, e-mailed, faxed or postal mailed application packets. 2. It is your responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received. 3. You should submit an unofficial transcript for screening purposes. If you do not have electronic version of the transcript required for the position, you can have it scanned by a Staples, Office Max or Office Depot, etc. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload transcripts when completing our online application process. You should be prepared to provide an official transcripts prior to employment start date should the position be offered. 4. If you do not possess the required educational degrees and are applying under the equivalency process, you bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application. Equivalency applications with supporting documentation should be submitted when 1) degrees are not in exact discipline required; 2) degree is in progress; 3) degrees were earned at a college or university outside of the United States. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload an equivalency form for evaluation by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. 5. Applicants with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to United States degrees. An approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency must evaluate your course work. All applicants will have an opportunity to upload a foreign degree evaluation for review of by a college equivalency committee when completing our online application process. Please read more details in the Foreign Degree and Credit Statement section of the job announcement. 6. Documents uploaded online must be the actual documents to be considered for review. Do not upload a "placeholder" document. Applications with placeholder documents are considered incomplete and will be rejected. Only upload the required documents, other materials can be presented if you are selected for an interview. 7. All application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated. Selection Process Applications will be screened to ensure the applicant meets the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. 1. The applications, cover letters, resumes, unofficial college transcripts, and other supporting materials submitted by all qualified applicants will be reviewed by a screening committee. Those who are deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense. 2. During the campus visit, each applicant will be interviewed and may be asked to conduct a demonstration appropriate to the discipline. Responses to the interview questions and demonstration will be rated by the interview committee. 3. Upon hire, the successful candidate must meet the conditions of employment. Finalists must provide verification of transcripts. TB test, physical examination, fingerprinting/conviction clearance and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Foreign Degree and Credit Statement In accordance with the United Faculty Contract, Article 20.3.1.3.2, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. Please upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date

ADA Accommodations:

Request For Reasonable Accommodation Medical Verification Candidates with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by notifying the Human Resources Department by the deadline date. Candidates will be required to supply documentation supporting the need for the accommodation when the request is made. Please complete the forms provided in the links above and email to slever@4cd.edu

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