Part-Time Instructor, Cosmetology at Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute in Hickory, North Carolina

Job Description:

Part-Time Instructor, Cosmetology

Description
Part-Time 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; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; and contributes to the development of courses and programs.

Examples of Duties
Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following: 

Essential Functions:

Plans and delivers accessible, quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures students’ understanding of course outcomes.
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 through equity and inclusion.
Responds 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.
Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and the successful implementation of department, division, or college-wide goals.
Actively supports the college’s 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.
Maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations for the purpose of keeping instructional programs current.
Assists with inventory of programmatic equipment; assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program.
Marginal Functions: 

Support college functions/cultural activities; assist in the placement of students.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional duties. The college reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice. 

Qualifications and Working Conditions
Knowledge of: 

Principles and techniques of instruction. 

Principles and procedures of record keeping. 

Principles and techniques involved in assessment. 

Safe work practices and procedures. 

Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned. 

The mission, goals and objectives of CCC&TI. 

Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment. 

Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. 

 

Ability to: 

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. 

 

Environmental Conditions:

The instructor should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve an office and classroom workspace, and working closely with others.

 

The instructor must maintain the office and teaching environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.  

The instructor must be aware of the safety hazards associated with the position including; chemical, and potentially toxic, fumes; and accidental cuts and scratches from equipment. 
 

Physical Conditions:

Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following; standing, walking or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens.

 

The instructor is required to 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.

 

Additionally, the instructor must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities. 

 

Scheduling Conditions:

This is a part-time position, with availability of contract hours and scheduling (day/evening) dependent enrollment needs each semester.  

 

Traveling Conditions:

Local travel between the Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off-campus sites may be needed. 

Experience and Training
Training:  

Associate degree in Cosmetology or related field.

 

Current cosmetology license and instructor's license issued by the NC State Board of Cosmetic Art required. 

 

Experience:

Prior teaching experience at a post-secondary level is preferred.

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