Adjunct Instructors - Instrumental Music

Position Details:

Kilgore College offers a strong and robust collegiate music program with several unique course offerings and performing ensembles including KC Chorale, KC Connection (Choir), Wind Symphony, Marching Band, Chamber Ensembles (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings, Piano), Big Band Jazz Ensemble String Ensemble, and Steel Band in a department with approximately 100 music students regularly enrolled. Preparation for several major concerts and solo and ensemble festivals and auditions occurs year-round. The program web site can be viewed at Kilgore.edu/music.

The Department of Music and Dance is seeking qualified instructors in Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Classical & Jazz Piano, Classical & Jazz Guitar, Electric Bass to begin in Fall of 2023. All positions will be required to physically report to the Kilgore or Longview campus location for class.

Responsibilities:

• Applied Private Lesson Teaching at the college level
• Possible Masterclasses with ensembles
• Coordinates with the Director of Instrumental Music

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Professional Performing Experience and Focus
• Team Teaching capability in the college environment
• Teaching Experience in the college/university/secondary environments preferred
• Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills

Audition/Interview
• Complete an audition/interview process
• Demonstrate solo performance skills through recorded or live solo works
• Demonstrate teaching abilities through recoded or live teaching of a student(s)
• Discuss pedagogy, concepts, and recruiting with the staff

Send Materials to: Derrick Logozzo, Department Chair of Music & Dance, Director of Instrumental Music & Bands at Kilgore College
1100 Broadway, Kilgore, TX 75622, 903.983.8276, [email protected]

The final chosen candidates will be required complete paperwork for Kilgore College, and will be recommended in purchasing liability insurance through an organization like the Texas Music Educators Association.

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, up to $2,000 per 3-hour course for a doctorate. 
• Salary for private lessons provided by an adjunct instructor is $35 per hour. 
• 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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