Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor

Position Summary

Lawson State Community College is accepting applications for part‑time/adjunct faculty for all subjects. This is an applicant pool; individuals will be hired as needed. Applications remain on file for 36 months.

Employment is on an “As Needed” basis. Local salary schedule applies; not to exceed nine credit hours per semester. Salary is based on credentials and area of assignment:
Technical Adjuncts (1‑3 years experience) $20.40–$22.44 hr;
Technical Adjuncts (4+ years experience) $23.46 hr.

• Prepare and deliver instruction for credited academic and technical courses at freshman and sophomore levels, and perform other duties associated with institutional effectiveness.
• Adhere to requirements regarding the learning management system (Blackboard), including posting syllabi, announcements, calendars, presentations, assignments, and test dates.
• Teach from current job‑relevant syllabi and training plans, supplement lectures with multimedia materials, demonstrate safe use of equipment, and include safety, health, and fire prevention.
• Maintain a conducive learning environment, supervise students, maintain discipline, and develop laboratory projects that relate theory to practical application.
• Distribute a current syllabus at the beginning of each term with objectives, outline, evaluation methods, schedule, lab/shop rules, and required materials.
• Administer written and performance examinations and systematically record student progress using progress charts or the LMS.
• Teach students good work habits and maintain attendance records; submit attendance reports and grades on time.
• Communicate student progress to students and appropriate personnel; submit plans for absences and supervise in cooperative educational settings.
• Respond to student requests promptly (within 24–48 hours) and follow regulations for online instruction.
• Facilitate instructional methodologies that require industry chemicals/products.
• Maintain permanent roll, accurate attendance, grading consistency, and submit required forms to the registrar.
• Assist students in submitting required documents for graduation.
• Participate in departmental orientation, communicate administration announcements, and enforce institutional and system policies, FERPA regulations, and ADA accommodation requirements.

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent in the teaching discipline.
• Three (3) years of successful full‑time experience as a practitioner in the field.
• Applicable disciplines include Drafting & Design, Electronics, Cosmetology (Alabama license required), Culinary Arts, Automotive Service Technology, Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Entertainment Media Production, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, Plumbing, Barbering, Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy Technician.

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment or promotion will be excluded or discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law. The College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.