Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Austin Campus. The instructor will be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom and lab format. Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to: Instructional planning and delivery; Teaching and facilitating student learning; Curriculum planning and development; Assessment of student performance; Classroom management; Maintenance of professional skills and credentials; Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees. The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.

Requirements

• Diploma in cosmetology
• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a cosmetologist
• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field.
• Cosmetology instructor license from the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology Examiners
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.
• The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Instructional planning and delivery
• Teaching and facilitating student learning
• Curriculum planning and development
• Assessment of student performance
• Classroom management
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees
• Work cooperatively with faculty and staff
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes
• Participate in department meetings and college-wide committees
• Maintain ongoing professional development activities

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Various investment options
• Professional development
• Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED