Assistant Professor of Piano and Staff Accompanist

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