Job Details

Full-Time Music Instructor

Position Number: 6118288
Location: Pasadena, CA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Music

Tenure-Track 11-Month Full-Time Faculty Position
Pasadena City College is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Music Instructor-Director of Bands commencing with the 2025-2026 academic year.

The primary responsibilities of this position include directing the Lancer Concert Band and the Lancer Marching Band, which runs concurrently with the Tournament of Roses Honor Band in the late fall as preparations for the Rose Parade performance commence.

Starting in 1927, Pasadena City College Bands have toured nationally and internationally and have appeared in all the Tournament of Roses Parades since 1930. The ensembles have collaborated with local and international artists and organizations, appearing in commercials, movies, music videos, the Emmy Awards, and the Shanghai International Band Festival.

The Pasadena City College Music Department has a longstanding tradition of excellence, including an impressive and comprehensive curriculum for music majors and non-majors in the areas of classical, jazz, popular, world, commercial production, and music business. The full-time and adjunct faculty includes leading educators, performers, conductors, composers, and scholars who work cooperatively toward student success.

Alumni of the PCC music program have successfully pursued careers worldwide in all aspects of the music business and have attended many of the finest institutions of higher education.

Complementing the band area, Pasadena City College ensembles are at the forefront of music education among California community colleges. Pasadena City College's over 30 performing ensembles have toured nationally and internationally and have collaborated with local and international arts organizations such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Pasadena City College is a world-class institution respected and supported by its community. Thirty percent of our faculty hold doctoral degrees, many of whom are PCC graduates. Many of our support staff are also graduates of PCC and four-year institutions.

The Academic Senate, Classified Senate, and Management Association are active in the effective shared governance process of the college.

We are committed to helping all students achieve their educational goals, including those of every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, regardless of background and level of preparation. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented demographics in the sciences who can create a welcoming classroom culture and positively engage in our diverse student population.

At Pasadena City College (PCC) we celebrate and respect the racial, social, economic, academic and cultural diversity including students with different ability statuses.

We seek candidates whose experience, teaching, and/or service advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, and justice.
We welcome candidates whose experiences have facilitated their understanding of traditionally underrepresented racial minority communities.
Faculty are expected to have an inclusive stance on mentoring and engagement that incorporates working with historically marginalized populations.
We seek candidates who have the desire and ability to create a welcoming classroom culture that positively engages and impacts our racially and socially diverse student population.
We seek applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the College's mission, vision, and core values.

We are committed to achieving equally high outcomes for all students. Successful candidates will share our vision and will work with us to help all students, regardless of background and level of preparation, achieve their educational goals. PCC is a designated Hispanic-serving institution that takes great responsibility in serving our Latinx students while also supporting Black, Asian American and Pacific Islander and Indigenous students towards their educational attainment and economic well-being. Pasadena City College prides itself on faculty contributions through active participation in college-wide governance and the decision-making process.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MUSIC INSTRUCTOR:

Direct the concert and marching bands and the Tournament of Roses Honor Band, and teach other music classes consistent with the person's expertise
Produce, rehearse, and direct all performances of the bands (concerts, football games, parades) according to approved and scheduled appearances
Oversee all aspects of the band program, including its organization, recruitment, development, and support personnel (students, faculty, and staff)
Oversee the budget for band and Tournament of Roses Honor Band expenditures
Maintain regular close contact with area high schools, within and adjacent to the PCC District, for recruiting and mutual program support
Coordinate the curriculum of selected classes, including the instrumental techniques classes
Participates in the evaluation, revision, and development of the curriculum
Work closely with the music department faculty and the administration to coordinate plans with other music and student groups
Undertake the departmental and professional responsibilities of a regular faculty member including college governance, committee service and/or other appropriate activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice-President for Instruction or the Dean of the Performing and Communication Arts Division

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to direct concert band and marching band
Demonstrated proficiency in teaching instrumental music at the college level
Ability to teach music appreciation, music education, and instrumental techniques courses
Organizational and managerial skills relevant to marching band scheduling
Ability to work with band faculty and staff to further support the department's commitment to students' technical and artistic development
Versatility in meeting the needs of both music and non-music majors
Ability to work collaboratively with full-time music faculty colleagues, adjunct faculty, large ensemble directors, staff, and the community
Experience in generating and attracting financial resources to support the band program and its performances
Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to effectively engage with marginalized students
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience and proficiency in current teaching and learning techniques

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in music

Bachelor's degree in music AND a Master's degree in humanities,

A valid California Community College Instructor Credential

The equivalent

Degree must be shown as conferred on the transcript. Some degrees may require equivalency. When equivalency is requested, the file will be reviewed by PCC's Equivalency Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide ample documentation to support equivalent qualifications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of three years directing high school or college band programs
A demonstrated knowledge of and success in working with marching, football, pep, and concert bands
Demonstrated skill in effectively working with community and civic leaders in providing music for a variety of school, community, and civic functions
Proven success in recruiting, retaining, and mentoring music students
A willingness to maintain a work schedule that would include evening and weekend supervision of the band program on a continuing basis, including extensive involvement in the activities surrounding the annual Tournament of Roses Parade, including the organizing of Band Fest and preparing the Tournament of Roses Honor Band to march in the parade
Grant writing/fundraising expertise
Doctorate preferred

THE ASSIGNMENT:

11 Months, 100% - Tenure-track position beginning July 2025.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Successful completion of Livescan clearance and TB screening
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109
Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member
Board of Trustees approval

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Applications completed and received by by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date will receive full consideration.

Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed. The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Positions are full-time (100%) and "open until filled," unless otherwise stated.
The college president will conduct a final interview and recommend a candidate to the Board of Trustees.

Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete.

If you require assistance, please contact the Human Resources office at 626.585.7388. Applicants may expect to be notified approximately 4 - 5 weeks following the closing date as to the status of their application.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

For full consideration, all of the following must be submitted along with the online application. An incomplete application packet will not be forwarded to the hiring committee for review.

Complete an application for employment, indicating your career experiences and your abilities as they relate to this position
Submit a cover letter that addresses your qualifications for this position. Please include the ways you meet each of the items listed under the "Responsibilities/Duties", "Minimum Qualifications", "Professional Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities", and "Desirable/Preferred Qualifications". Include an Equity, diversity, and inclusion statement that describes your past and planned contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Submit a detailed resume/curriculum vitae (CV)
Submit a separate document including a link to a streamed video, like YouTube or Vimeo, showing your work in a concert band performance (may include an orchestral or chamber ensemble concert) AND a marching band field show performance. Performance should not be older than 5 years. The document should include a written description of the contents of the video.

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.

Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTEqual Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer