Central Arizona College, a diverse and innovative institution, is located in Pinal County, Arizona, a rapidly expanding business and residential community with a student population in excess of 12,000 on five major campuses and several emerging sites. Less than one hour from the Phoenix metro complex, faculty, staff, and students enjoy access to the arts, sports, recreation, and cultural history in the inviting Southwest climate. Faculty may teach at multiple sites, via distance learning (on-line, etc.) and traditional classroom instruction, possibly evenings and weekends.

JOB SUMMARY:
To provide a quality education for Central Arizona College students. Perform instruction-related and other duties and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, vision, mission, policies, and procedures of the college.

Please note that the length of this position is for 1 year (2 semesters), Fall 2025 / Spring 2026

Faculty member will:

Teach courses in music theory, focusing on music traditions beyond the European-American classical canon, such as popular music, jazz, and/or musics of underrepresented cultures/ethnicities.
May Teach a performance ensemble and private studio lessons, depending on applicant's area of expertise (ie; Choir/Private Voice Instruction; Orchestra/Private String Instruction; Band/Private Woodwind, Brass or Percussion Instruction; Private/Class Piano Instruction).
May teach Music Appreciation, Jazz/Pop Survey, and other classes as necessary
Proficiency operating a variety of computer software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat, MS word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint) and multimedia equipment.
Provide and present information, content, and context through lecture, laboratory, simulation, recitation, seminars and/or other learning venues utilizing a variety of teaching/learning styles as appropriate to the course content.
Employ a variety of assessment tools; evaluates grades and comments on student work in order to facilitate and ensure student progress throughout the course. Communicate with students as appropriate. This may include email, online discussions, virtual chats within Blackboard, instant messaging (IM), telephone and/or face-to-face consultations to provide frequent feedback.
Establish and maintain office hours per college policy. Maintain records of student progress and performance; completes and returns required reports to the appropriate office by established due date. Develop, prepare and evaluate instructional materials. Write and develop syllabi and course calendars.
Review and update course outlines, text selection and syllabi in cooperation with other faculty and appropriate district academic chair or program director. Propose and develop new courses, curriculum, programs, instructional materials, and evaluation tools as necessary to meet the needs of the students and community.
Assist in recruitment and retention of students through the development and implementation of teaching and learning strategies primarily in the instructional setting.
Cultivate development of instructional programs and knowledge of trends, pedagogy, andragogy, and new technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Music Performance, Music Arts, Music Education, or related field or master degree with 15 graduate credits or 24 upper division credits (credits based on semester hours) in Music Conducting, Music Performance.

DESIRABLES: Experience in conducting and musical performance in a variety of venues.Experience providing leadership in the development and delivery of curriculum in the field to be taught; experience providing collaborative opportunities between faculty of diverse disciplines; experience with innovative teaching methodologies, team teaching across diverse disciplines, and incorporating technology into teaching and learning; experience teaching diverse student populations in a rural setting; and experience teaching at the community college level. Experience in teaching a variety of modalities to include face-to-face, online, and hybrid live-streaming.
SALARY: Dependent upon educational level and experience. The required teaching load is thirty–equated hours per academic year.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

APPLICATION INFORMATION: The application packet should consist of:

Letter of interest
Current resume
Unofficial copies of transcripts reflecting the required degree or course work.

Copies of transcripts should reflect completed course work and conferred degrees. All academic course work and degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited course work by an acceptable agency such as those agencies certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Background Verification: As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a background verification. The check will be conducted by third party agent, backgroundchecks.com. Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification. The college does not accept responsibility for information errors reported by backgroundchecks.com during the background process. The level of the background verification for this position is: Standard level.

Central Arizona College prohibits discrimination in employment and educational programs based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Be current in subject area and possess the ability to develop, prepare, and evaluate instructional materials that promote learning, along with the willingness to utilize alternative teaching techniques and instructional technology where appropriate

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Demonstrates the willingness as well as the capacity to cooperate in a professional and courteous manner with other college employees and students. Shares knowledge and contributes to helping others collegially while supporting the mission of the College.