Cosmetology Instructor Training/Cosmetology Dual Enrollment Associate Instructor

Tennessee Board of RegentsMurfreesboro, TN
$51,149 - $61,379Onsite

About The Position

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Murfreesboro is seeking a full-time faculty member for the day Cosmetology Instructor Training/Dual Enrollment Instructor position. This role requires a minimum 37.5-hour workweek, Monday through Friday. The faculty member is responsible to the Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation for the development, implementation, evaluation, modification, and operation of the Cosmetology program. This position involves providing individualized theory and hands-on instruction to adults and high school students to prepare them for employment in the field. Key duties include monitoring and evaluating student progress, maintaining student records using college software, submitting timely reports, and assisting with student recruitment and graduate placement. The faculty member will collaborate with other Cosmetology instructors to ensure curriculum continuity, maintain relationships with business and industry, manage an active advisory committee, and cooperate with outside agencies. Additionally, this role will supervise and follow up on students in cooperative education programs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Current, valid Cosmetologist license issued by the TN Board of Cosmetology.
  • Current, valid Cosmetology Instructor license issued by the TN Board of Cosmetology or ability to obtain license before program starts.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience.
  • Must possess a high degree of knowledge in all areas of the instructional field.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • Evidence of ability to instruct all phases of Cosmetology.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and relate to a diverse student population.
  • Computer skills necessary to be an effective instructor.
  • Willingness to learn and use classroom management best practices and individualized instructional techniques.
  • Identification and eligibility verification before employment.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or an alien authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate degree preferred.
  • Teaching, training or salon management experience preferred.
  • Prior teaching experience a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized theory and hands-on instruction to adults and high school students.
  • Monitor, grade, and evaluate individual student progress.
  • Maintain student records in the college’s student records management software.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and submit timely reports.
  • Assist in recruitment of new students and placement of graduates.
  • Work with all Cosmetology program instructors to ensure curriculum continuity.
  • Maintain good public relations with business and industry.
  • Maintain an active advisory committee and cooperate with outside agencies.
  • Supervise and follow-up on students participating in cooperative education.
  • Develop course of study and conduct training program in specialty area.
  • Confer with administration to gain knowledge and better understand changes in policies, procedures, and technologies.
  • Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods.
  • Select or develop teaching aids, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, and reference materials.
  • Test trainees to measure progress and evaluate effectiveness of instruction.
  • Maintain student records and reports by effectively tracking data on CTE Students in the Cosmetology Instructor and Cosmetology Dual Enrollment programs.
  • Cooperate with outside agencies; work with program advisory committees; conduct visits to business and industry; establish and maintain good public relations with the school’s general public.
  • Instruct students in safety and practice good safety habits.
  • Participate in professional development and growth annually.
  • Perform other duties directly related to career and technical education as assigned.
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