Kilgore College·Kilgore, Texas
The instructor will teach, conduct, and develop Music Appreciation courses in various formats while fostering an inclusive learning environment. They are responsible for implementing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and maintaining accurate academic records.
Kilgore College is seeking a passionate and experienced Instructor to join our Music Department. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality instruction to students of various backgrounds, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. The instructor will be responsible for teaching a college level Music Appreciation course in multiple formats (in-person, online, hybrid, dual credit).
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.
All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.
We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Positions will remain open until filled.
Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment.
Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment.
An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check.
Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens.
All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired.
Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination.
All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.
This description is an overview of the job.
It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.
Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice.
Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.
Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family and Medical Leave Act [https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/benefits-leave/fmla]
All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Music or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Music History. Previous teaching experience at the college level or a similar educational setting is required.
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