Adjunct Instructor- Cosmetology/Barber [Wise County Campus]

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Texas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Weatherford College invites applications for a part-time adjunct instructor in the cosmetology/barber program. The role includes teaching courses in the approved discipline, mentoring students, and facilitating learning across face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, and dual credit formats.

Hours vary by course and may include day, evening, or weekend sessions. Applicants must maintain current Cosmetology Operator or Barber license, have five years of salon experience and three years teaching, and

Qualifications

• All faculty must meet SACS credential standards for workforce education.
• Submit transcripts and licenses with application.
• Maintain current Cosmetology License; stay up to date with TDLR rules.
• Minimum five years salon experience and three years teaching experience.
• Experience with hybrid/online instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in cosmetology/barber and mentor students.
• Deliver instruction in traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Provide timely feedback and assign final grades.
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings and complete required training.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctorate degree

Cosmetology license

Tools

SHEARS

Online services

TDLR rules

Job description

Position Summary

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.

The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.

All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Adjunct teaching within the cosmetology/barber program.

Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.

Applicants are required to maintain current license status. Applicant is required to stay up to date with TDLR Administrative rules, regulations and laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.

The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction.

All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.

Applicants are required to maintain current license status. Applicant is required to stay up to date with TDLR Administrative rules, regulations and laws.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Required Education

All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience in the field of study; Bachelor’s degree and/or 6-10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Master’s degree and/or 11-15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

Current Cosmetology License. Copies of certificates/license must be submitted with application.

Required Experience

All Applicants must provide current Cosmetology Operator License or Class A Barber License. Minimum five years of salon experience required. Minimum three years instructor experience required. Must have experience with SHEARS , online services and TDLR . Must be experienced in everyday operations within the salon as well as the classroom. Copies of certificates/license must be submitted with application.

Preferred Experience

Must be experienced in everyday operations within the salon as well as the classroom.

Pay Rate

Hourly, Dependent Upon Qualifications

Contract Type

Part-time Faculty

Term

12-month

Location

Wise County Campus [20]

Required Documents

• Resume/vitae
• Certifications/Licenses
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other
• Transcript 1
• Transcript 2
• Letter of Recommendation 1

Equal Opportunity Statement

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity College

Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.