Adjunct Instructor- Microbiology

Teaching Faculty Position

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.

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.