Professor of Music & Faculty Director of Instrumental Jazz and Athletic Bands
Posting Number: F-011-2024
Department: Music
Division: Arts
Salary: Initial placement $85,260 - $127,240 annually
Open Date: 02/05/2025
Close Date:
Initial Screening Date: 3
Open Until Filled: Yes
The Music Department at Mt. San Antonio College serves both music and non-music majors through a wide range of instrumental ensembles. With a longstanding legacy of success, these ensembles are known for their excellence. In particular, Mt. SAC’s Jazz Band has earned numerous prestigious accolades, including seven first place finishes at the Reno Jazz Festival, multiple DownBeat Magazine Student Music Awards, and top honors at events such as the Western States Jazz Festival and the Route 66 Jazz Festival.??
In addition to directing a thriving and award-winning instrumental jazz ensemble, the Professor of Music & Faculty Director of Instrumental Jazz and Athletic Bands will provide leadership for the newly formed marching band—an exciting area for growth. This individual will bring vision, direction, and creativity to advance the instrumental music program, by fostering community, school spirit, and pride. We seek a versatile, passionate, and collaborative professional committed to the overall success of a vibrant instrumental music program on a large community college campus.
Mt. SAC has completed a large-scale recording studio project for our Audio Arts and Commercial Music programs, and this new studio will be networked with all indoor ensemble and performance spaces for high-quality, synchronized recordings. The new director will have the opportunity to integrate this advanced technology with ensembles, enhancing both performance and learning.
The mission of the Department is to provide the highest quality education, with equitable access for our diverse student population, in an environment that is inclusive and conducive to learning.
Equivalencies:
Candidates not holding the stated required qualifications who are requesting consideration based on an equivalency will be asked to complete the equivalency-related questions included in the application as well as provide transcripts from the appropriate college/university.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for the purpose of determining equivalency. However, a diploma will not be accepted for this purpose.
Conditions of Employment:
The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio Colleges campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.
This is a full-time, tenure-track, 10-month contract position that begins in the 2025-26 academic year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on formal education, full-time and/or part-time teaching, and related work experience, up to a maximum placement at step 9.Per Appendix A.4.i of the faculty collective bargaining agreement, the District shall, at the time of initial salary schedule placement, determine whether the newly employed professor shall be placed on the Academic or Vocational salary track.
Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live scan services shall be borne by the candidate.
Notice to all prospective employees - The person holding this position is considered:
- A mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment; and
- An employee with Actual Knowledge under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to them about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.
Inquiries/Contact:
Human Resources
1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399
Phone: (909) 274-4225
E-mail:
employment@mtsac.edu
Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Interviews may include a writing sample, presentation, teaching demonstration, and/or performance test. The committee will recommend finalists to the President/CEO and/or Vice President of Instruction/Student Services for a second interview. The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, College resources and needs, and Board of Trustees approval. The starting date will be determined following Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.
EEO Policy:
We value diversity in all aspects of the human condition. We pursue equity by reevaluating how we empower each person to achieve their success.
The College is an equal-opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.
The District works to create an inclusive environment that provides a safe haven for international students, veterans, re-entry students, LGBTQIA+ students, and students of various learning styles regardless of citizenship status.
We are committed to hiring Faculty who understand how cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence, fosters cultural, racial, and human understanding, and provides positive role models for all students.
Conflict of Interest:
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio Colleges Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).
