Part-time Instructor, Natural Hair Care (Continuing Education)

About the Role

Wake Technical Community College is seeking to expand our pool of part-time faculty to teach courses in Workforce Continuing Education Services for Cosmetology. Openings for these positions may not exist at the present time; however upon review of your qualifications, you may be contacted directly by the department on an as needed basis. Part-time (adjunct) faculty positions provide quality, effective instruction in assigned courses on a part-time, temporary basis.

Locations: Beltline Education Center and the Women's Correctional Facility.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner including theory and clinical instruction
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Guarantees safe and sanitary practices by both students and instructors when practicing cosmetology and related sciences
• Ensures client satisfaction by effectively managing clinic floor, counseling and guiding students, and assisting in resolving students issues
• Works closely with Instructor/Director to assist with overseeing daily operations and activities
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Coordinates and administers reporting of student's hours and student projects
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Maintains regular office hours
• Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Serves on college or department committees as needed
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible and attends meetings and conferences as assigned by administration
• Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Contacts students when class is canceled or postponed
• Locates a substitute instructor for requested time off

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and facility with technology and software including computers, and web-based resources such as Moodle
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Requirements

• Associate's degree
• Current NC Natural Hair Care License or NC Cosmetology License
• Current NC Natural Hair Care Instructor License or NC Cosmetology Instructor License
• Two years salon experience in Natural Hair Care or Cosmetology
• Two years teaching experience in Natural Hair Care
• Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Preferences

• Associate's degree in Cosmetology or Natural Hair Care