Instructional Specialist of Cosmetology

New River Community and Technical College•Lewisburg, WV

22h

About The Position

The college instructor teaches in discipline areas in which he or she has specific training and competence. The instructor is expected to plan, organize, and teach in a manner that encourages development in harmony with the school’s mission and values. He or she also promotes and directs successful student learning in keeping with the learning-centered values and goals of the school.

Requirements

Excellent instructional skills
Outstanding organizational skills.
The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
The Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate industrial training programs.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
The Ability and willingness to market the program and classes to industry stakeholders and potential clients.
Principles of supervision, including employee training and performance evaluation.
Vocational/Workforce instructors must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in their teaching field from an accredited institution or as required an associate degree and valid licensure in that field.
Instructors may be assigned to courses in which they possess a combination of educational and practical experience.
College instructors must possess a minimum of a master’s degree in their teaching field from an accredited institution.
Minimum of two (2) or more years of full-time equivalency of teaching/training experience or a minimum of five (5) or more years of recent, related full-time industry experience is required.
Valid Driver's license - Required
Current cosmetology license - Required
High School Diploma or GED - Required
Associate Degree in cosmetology or a certificate of completion from a cosmetology school - Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree - preferred
Must be willing to obtain a Barbering Instructor certification within 6 months of hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

Develop syllabi that clearly outline the course requirements, rationale, goals, and objectives.
Select textbooks and other resources for the class.
Prepares class sessions and assignments to help students grasp course content and how it integrates with overall student learning outcomes for the course.
Teaches courses according to the catalog descriptions and in accordance with defined course standards and outcomes.
Creates a learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation.
Documents students’ attendance, participation, and academic progress by giving and grading assignments, projects, quizzes, and/or examinations that lead to a final grade.
Submits course grades to the Registrar by the assigned date.
Is accessible to students outside the classroom, providing ample periods of time for counseling and mentoring students in matters related to academic success, goals, and development.
When called upon, functions as an official academic advisor, counseling students about course, academic sequence, and program selections.
Maintains and disseminates current information pertaining to services available to students throughout the school.
Develops and administers pre and post-tests for each class taught, submitting results to the supervisor as requested at the end of each semester.
Participates in and contributes to curriculum development by planning, developing, and evaluating new and existing courses and curriculum.
Participates in the development and implementation of academic policies, guiding principles, objectives, and functions in accordance with the philosophy of the school.
Participates in faculty meetings and staff meetings, serves on committees, and participates in other activities and Commencement Exercises.
Is familiar with and maintains behavior and actions consistent with school policies.
Continues professional development and growth according to personal needs and certification requirements.
Make sure that student evaluations are administered near the end of each semester.
Performs other responsibilities requested by the supervisor.
Represents the school positively to prospective students and supporters.
The position may require travel between campuses.
Compliance training is to be completed routinely and in a timely manner.
Participate in additional professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning and professional organization affiliations.