Term Instructor - Cosmetology Pool

Term Instructor – Cosmetology pool position. Employment is term-based and contingent upon enrollment and funding.

About the Role

Teach 18 contact hours per regular semester, which may include online courses and/or dual-credit/early-college classes. Courses are assigned in response to institutional need and may be scheduled at various times and locations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline.
• Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction.
• Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting course outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Plan course instruction based upon an approved syllabus/outline to ensure course content and objectives are met.
• Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate various learning styles of students.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures.
• Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
• Provide students with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding of content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods, and schedule of work.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning.
• Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students.
• Advise students in department programs and assist in academic advising of declared majors.
• Assist with marketing programs and recruiting students.
• Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.
• Participate in the self-evaluation process, establish goals and objectives—including personal and professional development plans—in consultation with the department chair.
• Maintain professional standards of competence in the discipline and teaching methodology through professional development/engagement activities.
• Serve on committees and accept special assignments occasionally.
• Participate in scheduled institutional activities, including convocation and graduation ceremonies, department/divisional/College meetings, registration, and selection of faculty.
• Participate in activities required to maintain program and College accreditation standards.
• Participate in the College planning process by assisting in the formulation of goals, objectives, and budget priorities.
• Meet professional assignments in accordance with the College calendar.
• Participate in business and/or community activities that promote the mission of the College.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• Current Texas Cosmetology licensure.
• Three years’ work experience in cosmetology.
• Must have met the requirements of graduation by the job start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching college-level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).
• Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods that enhance student success.
• Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.

Pay

Minimum $58,760.00 per 9 months.

Our Culture

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.