Adjunct Instructor - Visual Arts

Position Details:

Kilgore College is seeking a passionate and experienced Adjunct Instructor of Visual Arts to join its Visual and Performing Arts Department. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality instruction to students from diverse backgrounds while fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned visual arts courses in accordance with Kilgore College curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Develop and deliver engaging instruction in Art Appreciation and studio-based art courses.
• Collaborate with Visual Arts faculty and department leadership to support student success and program goals.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, projects, critiques, and assessments that meet course objectives.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments and artwork.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and artistic growth.
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and safety of studio facilities, equipment, and materials when teaching studio courses.
• Stay current with developments in art education, contemporary artistic practices, and instructional technology.
• Support college policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
• When assigned, deliver dual credit instruction at partnering high schools while adhering to both Kilgore College and dual credit program requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Art, Studio Art, Art History, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or a closely related field , OR
• A Master's degree in another discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Art or Visual Arts.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of visual arts instruction, including studio art and/or art history/appreciation.
• Teaching experience at the college level, secondary level, or in a comparable educational setting preferred.
• Ability to teach Art Appreciation and foundational studio art courses.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire creativity and engagement among students with varying levels of artistic experience.
• Commitment to student success, academic excellence, and inclusive teaching practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching dual credit courses or working with high school students.
• Experience teaching in multiple instructional formats, including online and hybrid delivery.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and instructional technologies.
• Professional artistic practice, exhibition record, or related creative work.

• A cover letter detailing their teaching philosophy and relevant experience
• A current resume or CV
• Contact information for three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts for all degrees and related degree work
• Additional Application Materials (Optional): Candidates may upload or provide links to portfolios, artist websites, digital galleries, sample works, exhibition documentation, or other materials showcasing their artistic and instructional experience.

• Salary for adjunct faculty members is based upon level of education and range from $1,900 per 3-hour course for a master's degree to $2,100 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 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.

All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.