Adjunct Instructor- Advertising & Graphic Design/Visual Arts

Kilgore College is seeking a passionate and experienced Adjunct Instructor to teach Digital Media and Animation courses in its Visual Arts/Graphic Design program. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality instruction to students from diverse backgrounds while fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more Digital Media and Animation courses (e.g., 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, digital illustration, character design, video production, or related coursework).
• Instruct students in specific areas and evaluate their learning progress.
• Keep abreast of developments in the discipline, industry software, and instructional methodology, including current animation, design, and production tools.
• Support and participate in appropriate professional development programs and activities.
• Support and adhere to the academic policies and procedures of the college, the division, and the department.
• Interpret college policies for students in a positive manner.
• Develop, maintain, and follow syllabi for courses.
• Participate with appropriate administration in the development of guidelines for classroom management.
• Communicate with the appropriate chair and/or dean as to the need for instructional materials, equipment, and professional development.
• Maintain a harmonious and collegial relationship with other members of the faculty and staff.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance.
• Administer student appraisals of courses in compliance with college policy.
• Attend necessary conferences and seminars to remain current in the field.
• Teach in afternoons and/or evenings (non-peak times); teach dual credit classes in high schools; develop and teach web classes; develop and teach hybrid or remote classes; and use instructional technology in the classroom.
• Complete online course certification through the KC Faculty Innovation Center within their first year of employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree or higher with a minimum of eighteen graduate hours in Arts is required.
• Professional experience in animation, digital media production, motion graphics, or a related creative discipline.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere), Autodesk Maya, Blender, Toon Boom, or comparable tools.
• Preference will be given to applicants with college teaching experience.
• Proficient in the use of technology, have a mastery of Visual Arts, and a commitment to excellence in teaching at the college level.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a typical classroom/instructional lab environment and get along in a courteous and professional manner with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress.

Benefits

• Worker’s compensation
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan. Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

Pay

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

Schedule

• Teaching may include afternoons, evenings, dual credit classes in high schools, web classes, and hybrid or remote classes.

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.