Instructor, Nail Technician - Part Time

Milwaukee Area Technical College; West Allis (WI); Hybrid; 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 role supports instructional delivery across in-person, online, and hybrid formats, with flexible teaching times.

The position emphasizes classroom and lab management, curriculum development, student advising, and collaboration with industry partners. Candidates should hold an associate degree or higher and have substantial licensed nail technician experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required or educational equivalency (7 years/14,000 hours).
• Must have at least 5 years of licensed nail technician experience or as a nail tech instructor.
• Two years of teaching nail technician coursework at the post-secondary level in the last 5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional content according to curriculum guidelines.
• Manage classroom and laboratory environments for optimal learning.
• Develop, monitor, and revise curricula for effectiveness.
• Provide student assessment and constructive feedback.
• Advise students on academic matters and pathways.

Skills

Teaching nail technician

Classroom management

Planning/organization

Content mastery

Assessment of student learning

Education

Associate degree or higher

Educational equivalency: 7 years / 14,000 hours

Tools

Gmail/Outlook

Microsoft Office/Google

Blackboard

Smart classroom tech

Job description

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.

Characteristic Duties and 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.

Qualifications

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 Must have a minimum of 5 years of full time or equivalent (10,000 hours) experience as a licensed nail technician (manicurist) or manicurist 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, and Assessment 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 Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:

• 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)

Supplemental Information

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

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]