Position summary:

Kilgore College offers a strong 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 and Steel Band in a department with approximately 250 students regularly enrolled in music courses. Preparation for several major concerts and solo and ensemble festivals and auditions occurs year-round.

Position responsibilities:

• Teach, conduct, and develop college level piano courses
• Manage and take sole responsibility for all piano studies in a sequential program of instruction at Kilgore College
• Recruit piano students through various initiatives including on and off-campus school, community, and event activities and visits
• Audition and advise piano students regarding courses and degrees
• Host piano events on campus
• Serve as staff accompanist, including rehearsals and performances with applied lesson students and ensembles
• Teach other music courses as assigned in areas of expertise and department needs including music literature, and music appreciation
• Manage and develop piano music library

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in Piano Pedagogy, Piano Performance, Music Education or related degree, or a Master’s degree or higher with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Piano Pedagogy, Piano Performance, or Music Education
• Applicants should have demonstrated experience as a piano instructor, performer, and accompanist in a variety of styles including classical, jazz, and contemporary music.
• At least one year of teaching experience required
• Demonstrated success working with diverse populations
• Professional Performing Experience and Focus
• Team Teaching capability and experience in the college environment preferred
• Secondary Level Teaching Experience preferred
• Excellent Communication and Organizational Skills
• The ability to provide quality customer service

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 0 Full-Time Direct Reports    0 Part-Time Direct Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Safety:

Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.

Salary & Benefits: 

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents. 
• Compensation for this 10-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $49,707 for a Master's degree to $57,659 for a doctorate. Overload and summer classes are paid separately.  

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.

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