Adjunct Instructor- Cosmetology/Barber Program

About the role

Weatherford College periodically recruits adjunct instructors for continuous recruitment. Successful applicants are added to a pool from which the department draws as needs arise for the academic year. Duties include teaching approved discipline courses, facilitating student learning outcomes, mentoring students, and maintaining an effective learning environment across face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit modalities. Hours vary according to course schedule and may include day, evening, and weekend instruction. All faculty must follow college policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Provide instruction to facilitate student acquisition of specific learning outcomes.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom.
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or dual credit modalities.
• Maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.
• Provide instruction in traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation.
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to communications promptly.
• Assess student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely manner.
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior.
• Be available to students by appointment.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assess courses at departmental and institutional levels.
• Complete any required training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain current license status.
• Stay up to date with TDLR administrative rules, regulations, and laws.

Requirements

Education

• Associate degree and/or 2‑5 years work experience in the field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 6‑10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.
• Master’s degree and/or 11‑15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.
• Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Experience

• Current Cosmetology Instructors license.
• Minimum five years of salon experience.
• Minimum three years instructor experience.
• Experience with SHEARS, online services, and TDLR.
• Experience in everyday salon operations as well as classroom instruction.

Preferred

• Barber License (preferred education).

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves specific course goals and objectives.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.