Adjunct Instructor- Microbiology

kilgorecollege; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker's compensation

Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan

Job summary

Kilgore College seeks an adjunct to teach Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (Biol 2420) with both lecture and laboratory components. The instructor will develop syllabi and work with students to support their learning on Kilgore, TX campuses.

The candidate should hold a master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in biology and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at a community college level. Prior college teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher and at least 18 graduate hours in biology.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching at the community college level.
• Preference for college-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 16-week Biol 2420 Microbiology for Non-Science Majors (lecture and lab).
• Develop appropriate course syllabi and assessments.
• Support and advise students as needed to promote learning.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Education

Master's degree or higher

18 graduate hours in biology

Job description

Position Details:

This position is part of the teaching faculty within the Science & Health Sciences department and reports to the Chair of the Biology Department.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include teaching a 16 week Biol 2420 (Microbiology for Non-Science Majors) lecture and laboratory course, developing appropriate course syllabi, and working with students as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for this position must have a mastery of microbiology and have a commitment to excellence in teaching at the community college level. The successful candidate for this position will have a master’s degree or higher and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in biology. Preference will be given to applicants with college level teaching experience.

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• Salary for adjunct faculty members is based upon level of education and range from $1,800 per 3-hour course for a master's degree to $2,000 per 3-hour course for a doctorate.
• Worker's compensation
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan

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.

Vision Statement: 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 without 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.

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