Cosmetology Instructor

Beaufort County Community College; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County Community College in Washington, NC, seeks a full-time Cosmetology instructor to fulfill 9-month faculty responsibilities. The ideal candidate will hold NC licenses for cosmetology and as a Cosmetology Teacher, with CEUs supporting field experience or advanced education.

The role requires at least 2 years of licensed cosmetologist experience and will involve teaching theory and lab components.

Qualifications

• Must have a license as a cosmetologist in NC.
• Must have NC Cosmetology Teacher license.
• Must have CEUs that support field experience or advanced education in Cosmetology.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for Cosmetology students in theory and lab.
• Course development will follow department, institutional, and state guidelines.
• Create course materials (outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, tests, handouts, lectures, slides, assignments, rubrics, models, classroom schedule activities, group work).
• Develop, prepare and grade assignments to evaluate student performance and learning outcomes.
• Set up materials on Canvas (grade book, assignments).
• Ensure policies comply with department, institutional, and state regulations; hold student conferences as needed.

Skills

2 years experience as a licensed cosme

Education

North Carolina cosmetology lic.

Cosmetology teacher license (NC)

CEUs supporting field/adv edu in Cosmetology

Job description

Full-time 9 month faculty position. Provide instruction that fulfills the requirements of the NC State Board of Cosmetic Arts and the North Carolina Community College System for Cosmetology courses.

Location

Location Washington, NC

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time

Type of Position

Type of Position Faculty

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Required:
  • Current North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Cosmetologist license
  • Current North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Cosmetology Teacher license
  • Current CEUs that support field experience and/or advanced education in Cosmetology.
• Work Experience:
  • Required:
    • Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred:
  • Associates Degree in Cosmetology from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Have at least 2 years’ experience as a licensed cosmetology instructor, preferably within a community college.
  • Five years documented cosmetology work experience.
  • Experience working with all hair color techniques and corrective color.

• Provide instruction for Cosmetology students in theory and lab.
• Course development will follow department, institutional, and state guidelines.
• Create course materials (course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, tests, handouts, lectures, slides, assignments, rubrics, models, classroom schedule activities, group work).
• Develop, prepare and grade assignments identified to evaluate student performance and based on student learning outcomes.
• Set up materials on Canvas (grade book, assignments)
• Set up policies compliant with department, institutional, and state regulations and requirements.
• Hold student conferences as needed and required.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and data bases according to program needs and/or accreditation requirements.
• Correspond with students, lead instructor, division dean, and Vice President of Instruction and Workforce Development and provide responses in a timely manner.
• Keep up with grades and attendance on a weekly basis. Submit grade and attendance reports as required. Record attendance in Self-Service.
• Organize and maintain a clean and efficient classroom and lab setting; model and instruct students on the importance of a clean and organized work environment.
• Oversee inventory control and management.
• Work with students registered with Disabilities Services.
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in the career field of Cosmetology and the NC Cosmetic Art Rules and Regulations
• Complete all compulsory training in regards to FERPA , Title IX, and Campus Safety.
• Respond to student issues professionally and report unresolved issues or classroom incidents to the Lead Instructor.
• Adhere to all division and campus policies and procedures.

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Estimated Hours per Week 40 (A minimum of 30 of those to be worked on campus).

Salary Based on the College’s salary plan and commensurate with education and relevant work experience.

Open Date

Open Date 10/15/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/09/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Us

Beaufort County Community College serves a 2,100 square mile service region comprised of four counties (Beaufort, Hyde, Tyrrell, and Washington) in coastal North Carolina. BCCC maintains a 126-acre main campus in Washington, NC, and centers in Engelhard, NC, and Roper, NC. The college enrolls over 2,100 unduplicated headcount students per year in its credit programs and approximately 4,100 unduplicated headcount students in its continuing education programs. The college places a strong emphasis on achievement of student success outcomes within a collegial, collaborative, and welcoming atmosphere.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • BCCC Website
  • NC Community College Sysem Website
  • MatchForce
  • Washington Daily News (or website)
  • Daily Reflector (or website)
  • College or University Career Center
  • NC Division of Workforce Solutions
  • Monster.com
  • Indeed.com
  • Greater Diversity
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • BCCC Employee
  • Other
• * Are you closely related by blood or marriage to a current employee of BCCC? If so, please indicate your relation and the BCCC employee. (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have at least 2 years’ experience as a licensed cosmetologist?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently licensed by the NC State Board of Cosmetology as an instructor?
  • Yes
  • No