Cosmetology Instructor Limited Term

Position Summary

Do you love cosmetology and enjoy helping others grow? Nicolet College is seeking a passionate Cosmetology Instructor to join our growing program and help shape the future of beauty professionals in Northern Wisconsin.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine your industry expertise with teaching, mentorship, and creativity in a supportive college environment. You'll work directly with students as they develop technical skills, professional confidence, and career readiness while preparing for successful careers in cosmetology.

Unlike traditional salon employment, this role provides the opportunity to focus on student success without the pressure of building a clientele, working commission-based schedules, or managing retail sales goals.

At Nicolet College, you'll enjoy meaningful work, outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a predictable schedule that supports work-life balance. Whether you are an experienced educator or a seasoned cosmetologist looking for your next chapter, we encourage you to apply.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This is a limited-term instructional position, expected for a period of three years.

Instruction

• Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and salon instruction that prepares students for successful cosmetology careers.
• Create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student achievement, professional growth, and career readiness.
• Curriculum development and revision to keep content relevant, aligned with industry expectations, and engaging for students.
• Maintain courses in Nicolet College's Learning Management System (LMS) and other instructional systems as required.
• Participate in Nicolet College's program review and assessment processes.
• Support students in every aspect of their coursework through regular and substantive interaction.
• Integrate current industry trends, technologies, products, and best practices into instruction.
• Prepare students for successful completion of state licensure requirements and employment in the cosmetology industry.

Instruction-Related Support

• Continually assess courses, curriculum, instructional methods, and salon experiences for relevance to industry needs and student success. Recommend and implement improvements as appropriate.
• Support the operation of the student salon as a professional learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, customer service, and state licensing requirements.
• Participate in program marketing, recruitment, retention, completion, and outreach activities to drive student enrollment and success.
• Assist with community engagement events, career exploration activities, and enrollment initiatives.
• Prepare for and participate in Advisory Committee meetings and activities.
• Assist students with career planning, professional networking, employment opportunities, and connections with industry partners.
• Model professionalism, ethical conduct, workplace expectations, and exceptional customer service.

Professional Development and Service to the College

• Establish and maintain relationships with salons, spas, employers, industry professionals, and community partners.
• Partner with Wisconsin Technical College System colleagues, professional associations, and industry organizations to support workforce and program needs.
• Meet and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements.
• Maintain required professional licenses, certifications, and industry credentials.
• Participate in professional development activities to remain current in cosmetology, instructional practices, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, respect, teamwork, collaboration, and student-centered decision-making.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Technical Diploma in Cosmetology and two years (4,000 hours) of work experience in the Cosmetology field, with one year of experience in the last five years.
• Current Cosmetology License.
• Current Cosmetology Instructor License. Licensed Cosmetologists interested in Teaching are encouraged to apply. Nicolet College will support qualified candidates in meeting Instructor Requirements.

Preferred Qualification:

• Teaching experience in post-secondary settings.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods including online education.
• Associate degree or higher in a related field