Instructor- Cosmetology

Kentucky Community and Technical College System•Lexington, KY
•Onsite

About The Position

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is seeking a full-time, 10-month faculty member for its Cosmetology program at the Newtown Pike Campus in Lexington. The position works from August through May each academic year, with a standard schedule of 37.5 hours. Primary teaching responsibilities are in Cosmetology. The college seeks faculty who value student academic success and enjoy teaching. Some scheduling flexibility is required and may include evenings and weekends. College-level teaching experience is preferred.

Requirements

  • Current Kentucky Cosmetology License.
  • Current Kentucky Cosmetology Instructor License.
  • Ability to adapt to multiple student learning needs.

Nice To Haves

  • Three or more years of experience as a cosmetologist in the industry.
  • College-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

  • Abide by all Kentucky Board of Cosmetology rules and regulations.
  • Develop classroom lesson plans, instruct and grade courses, and record grades in Blackboard.
  • Use teaching methods and educational principles, practices, and methodologies across cosmetology training; demonstrate hair, makeup, nail, and/or skin care services and guide students through procedures step by step.
  • Provide practical and client laboratory instruction and supervise cosmetology students.
  • Maintain student and client infection-control procedures in practical and client laboratories.
  • Maintain student-hours records as required by the Kentucky Board of Cosmetology.
  • Participate in college and community service.
  • Attend professional development activities related to job responsibilities and student success.
  • Work effectively as part of a team and closely with the program coordinator.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental coverage for the employee and family.
  • Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match when the employee contributes 5%.
  • Vacation and sick time.
  • Work-life balance.
  • 9.5 paid holidays.
  • Two weeks of institutional closing pay during the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
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