Instructor, Nail Technician - Part Time

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

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) invites applications for a part-time Nail Technician Instructor pool. The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or higher or educational equivalency and has a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent experience as a licensed nail technician or instructor.

Licensure as a Wisconsin Manicuring or Cosmetology Instructor and current license are required. Teaching in-person, online, or hybrid modalities is expected, with responsibilities spanning

Qualifications

• Assocaite degree or higher or educational equivalency* (Occupational experience + education) totaling seven years or 14,000 hours.
• Must have minimum of 5 years full-time or equivalent experience as a licensed nail technician (manicurist) or manicurist instructor.
• Wisconsin Manicuring or Cosmetology Instructor certificate and valid license required.
• Standards of Teaching Excellence: understanding students, classroom management, planning, content mastery, and assessment.
• Experience with Email systems, telephone and office software; Blackboard or similar LMS.
• Ability to teach in-person, online, and hybrid modalities with flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction following established curriculum guidelines.
• Manage classroom and laboratory environments to ensure a productive learning atmosphere.
• Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum for effectiveness and relevance.
• Manage equipment, supplies, and materials for instructional activities.
• Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Advise students on academic matters and guidance throughout their education.
• Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners.
• Attend departmental and institutional meetings to support planning and decision-making.
• Promote educational programs and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Support student organizations and activities to enhance learning experiences.
• Engage with business and industry to facilitate opportunities for students.
• Complete program evaluations and pursue professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support MATC's mission.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Technology proficiency

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Blackboard

Microsoft Office

Google

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Education

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.

Required Occupational Experience

Musthaveaminimum of 5yearsoffulltimeorequivalent(10,000hours)experience asalicensednail technician (manicurist)ormanicurist instructor.

• At least 3 years of related work experience in the last 5 years, or
• Two years of teaching nail technician coursework at the post-secondary level within the last 5 years at an accredited school of Cosmetology or Nail Technology

License & Certification

• State of Wisconsin Manicuring Instructor Certificate or State of Wisconsin Cosmetology Instructor Certificate.
• Must have a valid State of Wisconsin Cosmetologist or Manicurist license.

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 Technology

Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook), Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system, and Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

Essential Supportive Technology

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with 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)

Position Details

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

Interview

As part of the interview process, selected candidates are required to prepare a teaching demonstration lasting 10 minutes, which may be conducted in-person or virtually.

Required Application Materials

Unofficial Transcripts

Transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution showing the degree awarded/conferred date.

• A complete application entails providing thorough details, including personal information, educational background, and comprehensive work experience. This should include specific job positions held, duties performed, dates of employment, and any relevant licenses or certifications. Additionally, candidates may be required to attach copies of licenses, transcripts or certifications. It's crucial to ensure all aspects of the application are thoroughly completed
• Foreign issued degrees, courses, and credits used toward credentialing must be completed at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the United States or an equivalent foreign institution. More information on NACES can be found at http://www.naces.org

Compensation

The starting 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.

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/Employer. 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]