Assistant Professor - Radiologic Sciences

Position summary:

The Assistant Professor is responsible for student learning in his/her discipline of expertise.  The instructor also assists the instructional leader and other administrative personnel in activities designed to enhance the effectiveness of the instructional process and to support the mission of the College.  Additional expectations, policies, and guidance for faculty performance of their duties are available in the Kilgore College Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Faculty Handbook. The person hired in this 12-month position will report to the Radiologic Science Program Director and will be responsible for the overall academic and administrative leadership of the department.  The individual will also carry a 15-hour teaching load per long semester. Additional summer teaching responsibilities may be available based on programmatic need.

Position responsibilities:

• Prepare and adhere to a syllabus in Kilgore College's required format
• Clearly communicate course requirements, means of evaluation, deadlines, and policies to students
• Develop high-quality means of evaluating student learning outcomes and apply them fairly and consistently in accordance with Kilgore College policies, as well as methods and timelines outlined in the syllabus
• Submit grades and required course documentation timely
• Follow Kilgore College policies and procedures in all elements of course management
• Maintain required office hours to provide additional academic support to students and go over examinations and other graded work
• Ability to conduct classroom laboratory and/or online courses

• Prepares for and teaches classes as assigned while making good use of class time and keeping all classes for the scheduled period
• Develop appropriate grading policies and methods of student assessment to monitor and communicate academic progress
• Provides full information to students regarding course syllabi, objectives, text, and materials required for the courses taught
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance and academic progress
• Recognizes individual differences in the classroom, and adapts instructional techniques accordingly
• Encourages and motivates students in a positive/professional manner to do their best
• Refers students to appropriate staff/faculty/Program Director for information, guidance, financial assistance, placement, etc.
• Enforces regulations in the school catalog and student handbook
• Attends scheduled faculty, department, and committee meetings
• Uses college equipment and property appropriately and has students do the same

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two years of professional clinical experience in Medical Imaging
• Two years of instructional experience
• Current registration in radiography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or an equivalent
• Familiarity with JRCERT Accreditation Standards
• Must be able to travel to clinical sites if needed
• Candidates with post-primary certifications preferred

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 15 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
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children. 
• Compensation for this 12-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 $56,416 for a Bachelor's degree, $58,766.67 for a master’s degree and $68,169 for a doctorate. A High Demand Workforce stipend is also provided to base salary. Overload and summer classes are paid separately.

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 http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 6,000 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. 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 and affirmative action 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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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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