*Government Instructor

Position description

Victoria College is hiring for a full-time, benefits eligible, nine-month, tenure-track Government Instructor position available August 2025. We are looking for an engaging team player comfortable with  traditional, interactive television, and online/hybrid assignments.  Class size is usually limited to 25 students. A successful candidate will compassionately commit to rigor and retention through campus partnerships at the departmental, divisional, and institutional levels. Committee work and other duties will be assigned by the department chair or dean. Teaching assignment may include evening classes.

Starting earned monthly salary for the nine-month position is $5,346.11. The earned annual salary is paid out over 12 months. 

This position is benefits eligible. For more information on Victoria College’s excellent benefits package, click the benefits tab. 

About Our Institution

Victoria College (VC) is a vital public community college located in Victoria, Texas and has been a respected community partner in the Crossroads region since 1925 and continues to offer quality, affordable educational opportunities to help our students achieve their dreams. VC offers a variety of high-quality associate’s degrees and transfer programs, preparing students for success in their chosen fields. The college fosters a close-knit community, serving approximately 8,200 students across diverse backgrounds and learning styles, including full-time, part-time, online, veterans, and adult learners. VC features five academic divisions:

1. Academic Support & Student Success
2. Allied Health
3. Career & Technical Education
4. Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
5. Science, Mathematics, Engineering, & Physical Education

Additionally, VC offers various programs through the Academy of Lifelong Learning, catering to the educational needs of the community.

Living in the Area
Victoria, a charming city with a population of around 67,000, provides a welcoming and affordable environment. Residents enjoy a variety of benefits, including diverse culinary experiences, a rich cultural scene with museums and art galleries, and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Victoria boasts over 50 parks and green spaces, including Riverside Park and Spring Creek Greenway, offering scenic walking and biking trails. The city is well-connected with regional transportation networks, including Victoria Regional Airport and multiple bus services. Victoria’s cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an attractive option for students and families alike. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities

 

1. Team classroom teaching, supervising students in clinical practice settings and instructional labs
2. Assisting in curriculum evaluation and revision
3. Committee work, advising and counseling students
4. Sharing ongoing efforts to recruit and retain students
5. Attend meetings at other VC campuse
6. Other duties as necessary
7. This position will access student records at times and will follow all FERPA guidelines.

 

Qualifications

 

Required

• A Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Government.  Will consider May 2025 graduates.
• Computer literacy.
• Commitment to teaching excellence. Excellent work ethic.

Preferred

• Qualifications to teach in additional disciplines.
• Experience forming community partnerships.
• Experience in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Experience teaching students from a wide spectrum of ages and from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including high school students enrolled in dual-credit classes.

 

Physical Demands

 

• Exhibit keyboarding skills
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to twenty pounds
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, kneel, reach
• Utilize telephone system

Application instructions

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