Adjunct Instructor- Biology

Company: Kilgore College
Location: Kilgore
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Position Details:Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college located in East Texas. With approximately 5,000 students, Kilgore College is an institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. 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 one or more biology lecture and laboratory courses, developing appropriate course syllabi, and working with students as needed.Minimum Qualifications:Candidates for this position must have a mastery of biology 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 PlanKilgore 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 -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 unwavering in preserving a community of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are passionate about all students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders who make up the college system. Our passion is fueled by the desire to welcome all with open arms regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, ability status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, physical appearance, and diverse thoughts. We are steadfast in keeping our culture centered on respecting the uniqueness of all and destroying barriers. Kilgore College is resolute in its pledge to true Radical Hospitality by focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are Kilgore College! https://www.kilgore.edu/about-kc/facultystaff-and-board/diversity-equity-inclusion
  
  
  
  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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