Part Time Cosmetology Instructor (Substitute)

University of California; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Wharton County Junior College is seeking daytime substitute faculty for the Wharton Campus for the Fall 2026 semester. The role focuses on delivering effective cosmetology instruction to students and requires coordination with supervising staff.

Candidates must hold a Cosmetology Operators license (TDLR) and have 500+ hours of instructor training if they did not previously hold a Cosmetology Operator Instructors license before Sept 1, 2021, plus 36 months of full-time work experience and pass a

Qualifications

• Cosmetology Operators license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
• Certificate of cosmetology instructor training of 500 hours or more if candidate did not previously hold Cosmetology Operator Instructors license prior to Sep 1, 2021.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective instruction in the cosmetology discipline.
• Supervise as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.
• Ensure instruction meets students' educational needs.

Skills

Cosmetology license

Instructor training

Criminal background check

Education

Cosmetology Operator Instructor license (or equivalent)

500+ hours instructor training

Job description

Daytime substitute positions available on the WCJC Wharton Campus for the Fall 2026 semester.

The full job description can be viewed on the Wharton County Junior College Website at www.wcjc.edu.

The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to insure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students.

This position requires a Cosmetology Operators license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and certificate of cosmetology instructor training of 500 hours or more if the candidate did not previously hold a Cosmetology Operator Instructors license prior to September 1, 2021. 36 months of full time work experience is also required. A criminal background check is also required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Resume outlining relevant work experience
2. Copy of Cosmetology Operators Instructors license (awarded prior to September 1, 2021)