Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor

is responsible for planning, preparing, presenting, and evaluating assigned Cosmetology credit instruction and related laboratory/salon activities in accordance with approved Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Plans of Instruction, College curriculum, and applicable state licensure, program, industry, sanitation, safety, and professional-practice requirements. The adjunct instructor provides high-quality instruction, student support, assessment of student learning and skill attainment, and timely communication related to assigned courses. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, dual enrollment, off-campus, and/or other instructional locations as assigned. This is a part-time adjunct faculty appointment.

Teaching assignments are made by semester based on enrollment, instructor qualifications, course scheduling, and institutional need. Adjunct instructors are responsible for all scheduled instructional/contact hours and for completing the preparation, grading, communication, assessment, sanitation, safety, training, and administrative responsibilities associated with assigned courses. An adjunct appointment does not guarantee a minimum teaching load or continued assignment in a future term.

Salary

Reid State Local Salary Schedule L available at the following link: Employment - Reid State Community College , documents, additional wages document. The Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor is responsible to the Dean of Instruction through the respective Division Chairperson Essential Duties and Responsibilities Major Responsibilities At a minimum, the major responsibilities of instructors shall include: 1. Plan, organize, and teach assigned Cosmetology courses and laboratory/salon activities in the day, evening, weekend, dual enrollment, off-campus, or other approved formats and locations as assigned. 2. Maintain the appropriate professional licensure and/or certification for Cosmetology throughout employment, including the required Alabama cosmetology and cosmetology instructor licenses. 3.

Teach all courses according to approved ACCS course descriptions, Plans of Instruction, program outcomes, course syllabi, and institutional requirements. 4. Prepare and submit an accurate course syllabus for each assigned course by established deadlines and review course requirements, attendance expectations, evaluation procedures, sanitation and infection-control procedures, safety rules, and professional standards with students. 5. Provide effective classroom, laboratory, salon, practical, or work-based instruction as applicable to Cosmetology and maintain supervisory responsibility for students during assigned instructional activities. 6. Establish, teach, model, and enforce appropriate salon sanitation, infection-control, chemical handling, electrical-equipment, sharp-instrument, personal-protective-equipment, and general safety procedures; promptly report hazards, injuries, or equipment concerns through College procedures. 7.

Help maintain Cosmetology classrooms, laboratories/salons, stations, tools, equipment, products, inventories, consumable supplies, and learning spaces in an orderly, sanitary, safe, and instructionally ready condition. 8. Use Canvas or the College-designated learning management system and other approved instructional technologies for course content, communication, grade reporting, and student support. 9. Maintain accurate and complete attendance, grade, assessment, practical-skill, credential-attainment, and other scholastic records and submit required reports by published deadlines. 10. Evaluate student learning and practical skill attainment fairly and consistently; provide prompt feedback; and document student progress, competencies, practical work, and outcomes as required. 11.

Submit attendance verification, early alerts, failure-to-report, unofficial withdrawal, and other student­progress documentation when required by College procedures. 12. Hold assigned classes and final examinations, practical assessments, demonstrations, or other required evaluations as scheduled unless an approved change has been authorized. 13. Provide timely student consultation, instructional support, academic/career guidance within the scope of the adjunct assignment, and appropriate referrals to College student-support services. 14. Assist students, when appropriate to the assigned course, with understanding Cosmetology program pathways, state-board licensure expectations, career opportunities, employment preparation, and program completion requirements. 15.

Participate, when requested, in program, curriculum, Plan of Instruction, advisory committee, student­learning-outcomes, and licensure-related review and use assessment results and industry input for continuous improvement. 16. Support relationships with salons, spas, employers, high schools, workforce partners, and other program stakeholders when requested as part of the instructional assignment. 17. Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion, placement, career fairs, high-school visits, community outreach, open houses, and program marketing activities as assigned. 18. Recommend textbooks, digital resources, salon products, tools, equipment, supplies, library resources, and instructional technology appropriate to Cosmetology through established College procedures when requested. 19.

Assist the Division Chair with equipment, tool, supply, inventory, laboratory/salon, sanitation, and instructional-resource needs related to assigned courses when requested. 20. Participate in program advisory activities, program reviews, state-board or licensure-related activities, Perkins or other grant documentation, and institutional effectiveness activities as applicable to the adjunct assignment. 21. Participate in required adjunct orientation, training, meetings, and professional development applicable to assigned courses and instructional responsibilities. 22. Maintain familiarity with and comply with ACCS and College policies, Cosmetology program standards, applicable Alabama licensure requirements, sanitation and safety rules, accessibility expectations, and applicable laws and regulations. 23.

Remain current in Cosmetology practices, teaching methods, instructional technology, sanitation and infection-control standards, safety practices, and professional licensure requirements relevant to assigned courses. 24. Demonstrate professional conduct, ethical behavior, integrity, collegiality, effective written and oral communication, and an industry-appropriate work ethic in all interactions. 25. Perform other duties consistent with the adjunct instructional assignment as assigned by the Division Chair, Dean of Instruction, President, or designee.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 1. A diploma in Cosmetology from a regionally accredited institution is required. Uploading transcripts into application portal is required. Official transcripts are required to be sent directly to HR if offered and accept employment. 2.

A current Cosmetology License from the Alabama Board of Cosmetology is required. 3. A current Alabama State Cosmetology Instructor license is required. 4. Three (3) years of successful full-time experience in the Cosmetology field is required. 5. The required Cosmetology and Cosmetology Instructor licenses must be maintained in current/good-standing status throughout employment. 6.

Ability to work effectively with students at different skill levels in classroom, laboratory/salon, and individual-study settings and to safely supervise practical Cosmetology activities, tools, products, chemicals, and equipment. 7. Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students, employees, employers, and the public. 8. Ability to perform assigned instructional, assessment, communication, laboratory/salon, and administrative responsibilities independently and collaboratively. Preferred Qualifications 1.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. 2. Successful teaching experience in Cosmetology, including community college, technical college, secondary CTE, private-school, workforce, or industry training settings. 3. Additional current industry-recognized certifications or advanced credentials relevant to Cosmetology, salon management, esthetics, nail technology, barbering, or related instructional assignments. 4. Experience with Canvas LMS or a comparable learning management system and current instructional technologies. 5.

Experience with program assessment, advisory committees, state-board/licensure compliance, industry partnerships, student credential attainment, work-based learning, or student-success initiatives. Application Procedures/Additional Information As this is an online application system, please use an email address you regularly monitor, as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying. Applicants must meet the minimum and required qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position.

Submission of a completed application packet is the applicant's responsibility. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The applicant must submit all the following as outlined: A completed official College employment application A cover letter addressing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position. The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.

A current resume Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer. Verification must include employment dates, job title, and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time. There is a form that can be used, which is available at https://www.reidstate.edu/employment , located under Documents, OR A letter on official letterhead and including an authorized signature with employment dates, job title, and an indication of whether the employment was full-time or part-time. Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.) If employed by the College, it is the employee's responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Community College from the institution(s) granting the educational credits.

Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted. Applications must be filed online at: https://www.reidstate.edu/employment . If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Community College ( [email protected] ). Please note: All application materials must be electronic.

It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you