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.
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-$128.97 per hour (up to $151.16). Counseling, Librarian, Disabilities Specialist pay rate is $51.37-$87.77 per hour (up to $100.65)
Position Status
Non-Tenure Track
EEO Job Category
Faculty & Other Instructional Staff
Department
D3025-Music
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
*Masters in music*
***OR***
*Bachelors in music AND Masters in humanities*
***OR*** *the equivalent*
Commercial Music Minimum Qualifications
*Any Bachelors degree or higher AND two years of professional experience. Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a masters degree.*
***OR***
*Any Associates degree AND six years of professional experience.* *The professional experience required must be directly related to teaching assignment.*
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
