Instructor, Cosmetology

Salary: $4,936.00 - $5,669.00 monthly

About the role

Instructor, Cosmetology provides accessible, quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within their discipline area.

Responsibilities

• Plans and delivers accessible, quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures students understanding of course outcomes.
• Instructs 15-22 contact hours each semester; prepares objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies in accordance with college and department policies; develops course syllabi to be distributed; keeps online courses regularly updated; and begins and ends class as scheduled.
• Ensures the classroom environment (seated, online, or hybrid) is appropriate for all student learners.
• Ensures availability for all students by maintaining established office hours, offering availability by appointment, and responding to electronic communication in an appropriate, timely manner.
• Maintains and completes accurate records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy, and submits all final reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Remains knowledgeable with program and/or transfer requirements to deliver accurate, quality academic and career advising to students.
• Develops new courses and/or revises course content and outcomes in area as needed; recommends appropriate course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment; provides input into the development of the programs course sequence and the course schedule.
• Participates in institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and grants; contributes to the development of the divisions plans of action as needed.
• Participates in the academic programs recruitment and retention efforts; reviews and provides recommendations for the program publications, webpage, publicity, and other community relations activities and events.
• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and the successful implementation of department, division, or college-wide goals.
• Supports collaboration with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
• Attends workshops, seminars, and conferences; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study; participates in twenty (20) hours of professional development activities each academic year, including required employee training offered by the college.
• Mentors part-time instructors to ensure quality instruction, assisting with measuring course outcomes, developing outlines and assessments, and completing forms, grades, and attendance reports, if needed.
• Actively supports the colleges initiatives of retention, progression, and completion, leading to the success of all student learners.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the college by adhering to all policies, procedures, and faculty guidelines.
• Serves on standing and ad hoc committees and focus groups; researches and develops recommendations related to academic and instructional programs; maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations for the purpose of keeping instructional programs current.
• Participates in the development and delivery of public information efforts; supports college functions and cultural activities.
• Assists with inventory of programmatic equipment; assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in cosmetology.
• Prior post-secondary teaching preferred.
• A diploma in Cosmetology or a closely related field, a current cosmetology license, and a current cosmetology instructor's license issued by the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art are required.
• Possession of both a valid cosmetology license and a cosmetology instructor's license issued by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art.

Skills

• Interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Contribute to the teaching and learning of mission, goals and objectives which complement those of the college.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Working Conditions

• Office and classroom workspace, working closely with others, and periodically working irregular hours.
• Must maintain the office and teaching environments by ensuring equipment and supplies, overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.
• Physical functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties, which may include standing, walking or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens.
• Must maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.
• Must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 9-month position requiring a minimum of 36 hours weekly in direct service to the institution. The instructor must be on campus or at an approved alternate location for 27 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling for the remaining nine hours.

Travel

Local travel between the Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off-campus sites may be needed. Out of state travel is limited but may be required for training and conferences.