Need Adjunct Instructors - Instrumental Music in Kilgore, TX
Job title: Adjunct Instructors - Instrumental Music
Company: Kilgore College
Job description: 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
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.
Expected salary: $35 per hour
Location: Kilgore, TX
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Company: Kilgore College
Job description: 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
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.
Expected salary: $35 per hour
Location: Kilgore, TX
Apply Now