Instructor, Barber/Cosmetology (Part-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is seeking qualified individuals for a part-time faculty pool to deliver cosmetology instruction in Wisconsin. Teaching can be in-person, online, or hybrid, and assignments are temporary based on course availability.

All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin. The hourly wage is $40 per course hour with an additional 45 minutes of prep time per teaching hour paid at a rate equivalent to $70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of full-time or equivalent experience as a licensed cosmetologist.
• In the last 5 years, either 3 years of related work experience or two years teaching barbering/cosmetology coursework at a post-secondary level.
• Educational Equivalency allows occupational experience plus education totaling seven years or 14,000 hours.
• Proof of Education and Credentials are required as part of the application process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction in accordance with curriculum guidelines.
• Manage classroom and laboratory environments for a conducive learning atmosphere.
• Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course relevance and effectiveness.
• Manage equipment, supplies, and materials for instructional activities.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support growth.
• Advise students on academic matters and support their educational journey.
• Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to planning and decision-making.
• Promote educational programs, participate in recruitment, and support student retention.
• Support student organizations and activities to enrich the learning experience.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business/industry partners for student opportunities.
• Complete program evaluations and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support MATC's mission.

Skills

Teaching experience

Cosmetology licensure

Education

Associate degree or higher or educational equivalency

Tools

INFOnline

Blackboard

Technology-based Instruction

Emerging Technologies

Job description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

Instructional Delivery Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.

Classroom/Laboratory Management Manage classroom/laboratory environments to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.

Curriculum Development Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and relevance.

Resource Management Manage equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for instructional activities.

Student Assessment Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth.

Student Advising Advises students on academic matters and provides guidance to support their educational journey.

Collaboration Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.

Meeting Participation Attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to academic planning and decision-making.

Promotion and Recruitment Promote educational programs, participate in student recruitment efforts, and support initiatives to retain students.

Student Support Support student organizations and activities to enrich their educational experience.

Industry Engagement Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to facilitate student opportunities and program growth.

Evaluation and Professional Development Complete program evaluations, engage in continuous professional development, and stay current in the field.

Additional Duties Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission and objectives of the institution.

Educational requirements Associate degree or higher in any field or educational equivalency*
*Educational Equivalency: Occupational experience combined with education and training totaling seven years or 14,000 hours.

Occupational experience Must have a minimum of 5 years of full time or equivalent (10,000 hours) experience as a licensed cosmetologist.
In addition one of the following must be met:

1. At least 3 years of related work experience in the last 5 years, or
2. Two years of teaching barbering or cosmetology coursework at the post-secondary level within the last 5 years at an accredited school of Barbering and/or Cosmetology

Certification & License:

• Proof of Education: Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution. The transcripts must show the degree awarded, coursework completed and the conferred date.
• Proof of Credentials: Copies of current professional licenses and/or certifications required by the position.

Standards of Teaching Excellence Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success,Classroom Management,Planning/Organization,Content Mastery and Currency,Teaching Methodology, andAssessment of Student Learning Professional Contributions

Essential Supportive Technology Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with INFOnline or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters

• Blackboard - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems

• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology

• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)

This is a part-time faculty pool position. We are seeking candidates with flexibility to teach assignments to include any combination of the following:

• Instructional Modality: In-person, online, and/or hybrid
• Teaching Times: Daytime, evening, and/or weekend classes

Assignments are temporary, not guaranteed, can vary in hours/days, and will depend entirely on course availability and department needs each semester. All work must be performed in the state of Wisconsin

Application Materials & Requirements

1. Complete the Employment Application in its Entirety

You must provide thorough and detailed information for all sections of the application form. An incomplete application will not be considered.

2. Attach All Required Documents (At Time of Application)

• Proof of Education : Unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution. The transcripts must show the degree awarded, coursework completed and the conferred date.
• Proof of Credentials : Copies of current professional licenses and/or certifications required by the position.

Salary The hourly wage for all part-time faculty is $40 per course hour of teaching. Part-time faculty are also compensated for an additional 45 minutes of time for each hour of instruction to cover office hours and prep time which is equivalent to $70 per hour. This starting hourly wage of $40 an hour is non-negotiable

Interviews Selected candidates will be invited to interview at a date to be determined. As part of the interview process, selected candidates are required to prepare a teaching demonstration which may be conducted in-person or virtually.

EEO Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email [e-mail].