About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit .

Job Description:

The Music Program within Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design Department seeks a part-time instructor to teach applied lessons in jazz drum set and jazz guitar.

The candidate should possess demonstrated pedagogical ability, mastery of course content, strong attention to detail, and the ability to relate well in a one-on-one in-person environment with college-level students. This position will begin in the Fall 2023 semester.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teach 12 applied lessons in jazz drum set per semester.

Be present and instruct weekly lessons during the fall and spring semesters. All instruction will take place on the RVCC campus.

Establish a lessons schedule.

Prepare students for performances and juries.

Support student performances at major jazz & commercial music events where possible.

Build a positive rapport with students and faculty.

Requirements:

Experience in playing jazz drum set at a professional level.

Expertise in teaching jazz drum set performance.

Master's degree in music required. Professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an earned degree.

Ability to work with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Information:

Application Materials

Please attach the following documents when applying:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV with teaching experience listed
• Performance video (YouTube links in PDF document)
• Three (3) references (can be provided at interview)
• Transcripts with application

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.