Manicuring Staff Instructor (Part time) - Madison Heights, MI

Dorsey College • Madison Heights, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The instructor delivers assigned cosmetology and manicuring courses using approved course outlines, materials, and teaching methods, and ensures students achieve course competencies. The role includes evaluating and addressing student questions and issues, supporting student success and retention, and conducting educational activities in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards. Instructors are expected to be motivating, fair, creative, dedicated, and professional.

Requirements

• Maintain a current State of Michigan Cosmetology Instructor’s license appropriate to the field taught.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some program instructors may require further education.
• Excellent written and oral communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience, as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver classroom instruction in lecture, clinical, and/or laboratory formats using approved course outlines, materials, and teaching methods.
• Assess student learning using appropriate methods.
• Conduct engaging lectures and/or laboratory sessions based on course outlines.
• Motivate students, address their concerns, and involve them in classroom discussions and activities.
• Advise students on attendance, grades, and other issues to support successful course completion.
• Contact absent students by text, email, and/or phone as needed to improve retention.
• Manage the classroom in compliance with campus policies, including policies on attendance, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Display instructor contact information, date, class name, and current and next-session objectives on the classroom whiteboard before class.
• Monitor and prepare supplies and equipment before class, and notify appropriate campus personnel when attention is needed.
• Participate in faculty, staff, committee, and in-service meetings; commencement attendance is strongly encouraged.
• Pursue professional growth in the subject area through activities such as professional association participation, continuing education, related business experience, research, and attending seminars or industry events.
• Support other departments, including Financial Aid, Admissions, and Career Services.
• Conduct educational activities legally and ethically.
• Work within the Faculty Development Program or other identified criteria to support continuous improvement in student success, retention, attendance, evaluations, and final exam pass rates.
• Maintain employer relationships through at least annual contacts, including at least one site visit and one contact that may be by phone.

Benefits

• Tuition discounts for Dorsey programs for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Tuition discount opportunities for select online Lindenwood University degrees for qualifying employees.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Eleven paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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