*Government Instructor

The Social Sciences Department is recruiting for a full-time, nine-month, tenure track Government Instructor position available January 2027. This position may teach dual credit Government on high school campuses as part of the teaching load.  We are looking for an engaging team player comfortable with traditional, interactive television, and online/hybrid assignments. Class size is usually limited to 30-35 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. 

The minimum earned monthly range for teaching nine months is $5,562.06 to $6,265.86. The annual salary is calculated by using the "earned" monthly x 9 months. The annual salary is paid out over twelve months to determine the paid monthly.

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 7,100 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

Regular faculty members help students achieve learning outcomes by teaching assigned classes in accordance with established guidelines and policies and participate in advising and committee assignments, other academic and institutional support activities, and supervisory responsibilities as assigned.

• A Master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Government.
• Will consider December 2026 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.

• 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