Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor

Position Details

• Working Title:
  
  Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor
• Institution:
  Riverland Community College
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Community College Faculty
• Bargaining Unit / Union: 218:
  Non-Unit
• City:
  Austin
• FLSA:
  Job Exempt
• Full Time / Part Time:
  Part time
• Employment Condition:
  Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)
• Salary Range: $44,359.00 - $

We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Austin Campus. The instructor will be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom and lab format.

• Instructional planning and delivery
• Teaching and facilitating student learning
• Curriculum planning and development
• Assessment of student performance
• Classroom management
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees

The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.

Part-time; varies based on student need

Telework:
No

Part-time faculty members are paid by number of credits taught each semester, and the amount per credit ranges from $775.00-$2,396.43 (depending on education and experience).

• Diploma in cosmetology

• Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a cosmetologist

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field.
• The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

• Cosmetology instructor license from the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology Examiners

• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Investment options
• Dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both employees and dependents

Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  09-17-2026
• Position End Date:
  Open
• Open Date: 08-28-2026
• Close Date: 06-30-2027

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

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