Associate Instructor - Aesthetics (Evening Program)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position at the TCAT Chattanooga campus. The role involves instruction, course and curriculum development, professional development, and service to students, the college, and the community. The faculty member will facilitate classroom instruction, evaluate student progress, assign grades, provide academic support, maintain records, advise students on academic and career goals, support student retention, and maintain required classroom and office hours. The position emphasizes a commitment to holistic student support, accessibility, equity-minded practices, and fostering an organizational culture aligned with the college's core values of a welcoming and respectful environment. Teaching excellence through evidence-based practices and adapting instructional approaches to the campus environment are key aspects of the role.

Requirements

Graduate from a postsecondary institution with a diploma in Aesthetics or Cosmetology
Possess a current Tennessee Aesthetics or Cosmetology license.
Possess or be willing to acquire an instructor’s license.
Three years’ experience as an aesthetician.
Highly effective communication skills.
High level of computer skills.
Willing to work extra hours to support college and community events.
Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the area(s) of academic study.
Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others.
Demonstrates punctuality and is detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree and full-time teaching experience
More than 3 years progressive experience in the Aesthetics/Cosmetology field

Responsibilities

Teach the AESTHETICS course at the Chattanooga campus.
Facilitate the classroom instructional process.
Evaluate and monitor student progress.
Assign grades.
Provide academic assistance to students.
Maintain attendance and grade records.
Counsel and advise students on career goals.
Work to retain students.
Maintain required classroom and office hours.
Participate in the selection of textbooks, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources.
Develop supplemental instructional materials.
Use current technology in preparation, creation, and delivery of instruction.
Create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed.
Maintain updated course syllabi.
Develop and maintain a site on the college’s Learning Management System (eLearn) platform for class documents.
Remain current within instructional field and technologies.
Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials.
Attend scheduled college and division professional development and in-service activities.
Support related professional organizations.
Participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
Comply with FERPA laws.
Participate in advising, recruitment, admissions, and orientation of potential students.
Assist students with job placement upon graduation.
Support student activities including SkillsUSA and NTHS.
Assist in recruitment.
Attend convocation and commencement exercises and participate in mandatory college programs.
Develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues.
Maintain an active program advisory committee.
Complete the annual Council on Occupational Education (COE) report for the program.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide student- and community-focused support in the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Division that aligns with the College’s core values.
Support the College’s commitment to creating a welcoming and respectful environment and contributes to the TCAT Division’s efforts to implement effective and thoughtful practices.
Offer responsive and consistent services and support for students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that support student learning.
Actively adapt, test, and refine instructional approaches that align with Chattanooga State’s campus environment.
Design student experiences that promote access, engagement, and meaningful participation in academic, campus life, and co-curricular activities.