Adjunct Instructor - Service: Cosmetology, Culinary, Massage Therapy, Paralegal (part-time)

About the Role

The instructor is primarily responsible for creating a performance-based learning and teaching environment for students in accordance with the educational objectives of the College. Adjunct instructors are hired on a per-course basis each semester, with teaching hours that can include day, evening, and weekend classes. Teaching one semester does not guarantee assignment for the following semester. Adjunct faculty can teach a maximum of 12 student contact hours per week averaged over the semester.

This posting will remain open until December 31, 2025. Applications will be kept on file for future part-time adjunct instructor opportunities in the following areas: Cosmetology, Culinary, Esthetician, Nail Technician, Massage Therapy, and Paralegal.

Responsibilities

• Plan learning-centered instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course, including activities and teaching methods designed for a variety of learning styles to help students achieve course outcomes and validate that learning has taken place.
• Maintain accurate attendance, student success, and scholastic records; submit required reports and meet response deadlines.
• Meet with classes as assigned and maintain a classroom/laboratory/shop environment emphasizing safety, good housekeeping, and equipment security.
• Use course text, outlines, syllabi, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department guidelines.
• Utilize learning technology for teaching, delivery of course content, learning, assessment, online/distance learning, and student record keeping (e.g., Canvas, Starfish, Cengage, Teams).
• Communicate, respond to questions, and provide consistent and timely feedback to students about successful course completion; actively participate in communications with the college, department, and team.
• Participate in the College's assessment process, professional development, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and in-service activities.
• Maintain qualification requirements throughout employment as an instructor under Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), FQAS, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards where applicable.

Requirements

• Ability to meet the qualifications under Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS), Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, accreditation standards, and/or licensing standards where applicable.
• Education:
  • Associate’s degree in subject area or closely related field; or equivalent to teach within the technical degree instructional area/program.
  • Bachelor’s degree in subject area or closely related field; or equivalent to teach within the Associate degree instructional area/program.
• Experience: A minimum of two years (4,000 hours) full-time or equivalent relevant occupational experience. At a minimum, occupational experience must have occurred at least one year within the last five years; may waive the one-year requirement if the candidate has two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and working with diverse populations in a post-secondary setting.
• Subject area-related industry licensures or certifications.

Skills

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Success and commitment as a team member, fostering consensus and collaboration in and out of the classroom.
• Ability to manage projects, set and achieve specific objectives, and measure results.
• Proficiency in the use of technology, computers, and software.
• Promote and model professionalism as an educator and business professional.

Physical Demands

• Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: Medium
• Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: Low
• Carrying/Lifting more than 50 lbs: Low
• Sitting: Low
• Standing/Walking/Climbing: High
• Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low
• Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Medium

Work Environment

• Indoor/Office Work Environment: High
• Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A
• Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low
• Hostile or Violent Individuals: Low
• Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: Low
• Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): Low