"Instructor, Cosmetology - Adjunct (Re-advertised)"

Job Description Summary

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Division of Business, Creative and Performing Arts at Guilford Technical Community College seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative Cosmetology educator to join our team as a Part Time Instructor. Under general supervision, this individual will develop, prepare and teach courses across the cosmetology curriculum in a wide variety of subject areas. Emphasis of the program is on basic beginning cosmetology instruction in a salon setting. The successful candidate should be prepared to integrate technology skills into the classroom, be available to teach at times and locations that meet the needs of students particularly during the daytime; and be committed to working constructively with all facets of our programs within a community college setting. Successful applicants will be placed into our pool of adjuncts to be assigned sections or serve as substitute instructors on an as needed basis.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• Prepare & teach departmental courses to include: developing learner centered lesson plans, updating course syllabi, employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles, incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments, creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population, preparing, distributing and using instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate, conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate.

Professional Development

• Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by: participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation, participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies.

Administration

• Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include: maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment, providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions, maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle), complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations.

Student Support

• Provide an environment conducive to student success to include: addressing student concerns in a timely manner, promoting retention and persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success, referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate, demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Education Required

• Diploma in Cosmetology from an accredited post-secondary institution or the equivalent (e.g. 1500 clock hours from a comprehensive cosmetology program) North Carolina state approved.
• Current North Carolina Cosmetology License in good standing or able to meet North Carolina licensing requirements prior to employment beginning.
• Current North Carolina Cosmetology Teacher's License in good standing or able to meet North Carolina licensing requirements prior to employment beginning.

Education Preferred

• Associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited post-secondary educational institution.
• Completion of a teacher training program.
• Advanced haircutting/hairstyling training certification.
• Advanced hair color training certification.

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its mission to serve a diverse student population through education for the workplace, transfer and personal enrichment.