Part-Time Faculty - Music

Salary:

$65.74 - $86.44

Hourly Location:

Santa Maria Job Type:

Part-Time Faculty Job Number:

202200476

Department:

Fine Arts Opening Date:

03/31/2026

Closing Date:

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Position Summary The Music program at Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria is seeking applications to develop a qualified pool of part-time faculty for possible vacancies. Positions are available as determined by need during the Fall and/or Spring semesters of the 2025-26 academic years. At Allan College, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees, and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences, and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Hancock's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Hancock's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. Allan Hancock College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Essential Functions and Qualifications Responsibilities and duties may include teaching one or more subjects in the Music program: Applied lessons, Ensemble (band, jazz, choir, voice) as well as instrumental courses (guitar, piano, percussion, horn, etc.). Successful candidates will be able to provide evidence of a sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the classroom environment AND effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines. Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics. Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas. Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member. Teach all scheduled classes in the modality in which they are scheduled to be delivered. Maintain accurate student records. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, on-line and/or off-campus classes. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must meet one of the following criteria: 1. Master's in music OR Bachelor's in music AND Master's in humanities OR the equivalent. 2. Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an application for equivalency in addition to all other required materials. Prior teaching experience desired. Additional Information To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials by through our website https://www.hancockcollege.edu/hr/ : A current and complete resume of education and professional experience. Transcripts (Copies are acceptable for the application process). Official transcripts are required if hired. Cover letter. SALARY • $65.74 to $86.44 per hour depending upon education and experience Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.