Adjunct Instructor - Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Position Details:

This position is part of the teaching faculty within the Culinary Arts and Hospitality department and
reports to the Department Chair. Culinary Arts and Hospitality instructors that can teach online as
well as on campus in Kilgore or Longview are needed.

Responsibilities:

This is a part-time faculty position. Responsibilities will include teaching one or more Culinary Arts
courses, developing appropriate course syllabi, and working with students as needed. Courses may
be online, face-to-face, or hybrid, and may occur during daytime or evening hours. Adjunct faculty
members teach and supervise all learning experiences and evaluate student performance in the
classroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of an associate's degree, preferably in Culinary Arts or Hospitality, plus a minimum of 5 years experience in the field (Applicants with a baccalaureate or graduate degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality do not need to have the five years' experience.)
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office is necessary.
• Applicants must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated
• commitment to the community college philosophy of education.

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• Salary for adjunct faculty members is based upon level of education and range from $1,700 per 3-hour course for an Associate's Degree, $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. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gp

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 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. 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 and affirmative action 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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All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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