Adjunct - Cosmetology Instructor

Salary: $30.27 Hourly
Location : RSTC - 100 HWY 83, Evergreen, AL
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 08033
College/Division: RSTC-209300-Cosmetology
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Campus Location: Reid State Technical College

Position Summary
Scope
The Cosmetology Instructor (Adjunct) provides instructional services to his/her students in accordance with the respective approved curriculum on file with the respective approved curriculum and ACCS Plans of Study on file in the Office of the Dean of Instruction. This position description shall apply for all instructors, including instructors teaching special training for industry courses.
Authority
Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor is responsible to the Technical Division Chair.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities
At a minimum, the major responsibilities of instructors shall include:

Planning, organizing, and instructing assigned courses in the day or evening on any Reid State campus as assigned;

Maintain the appropriate professional licensure and/or certification for Cosmetology.

Maintain supervisory responsibility for students during the hours they are assigned to the department, classroom or course.

Maintain professional conduct in dealing with students, staff, administration, faculty, and the college community.

Submit to the immediate supervisor a course syllabus for each course taught every semester.

Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in accordance with approved course outlines.

Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress.

Provide for effective evaluation and assessment of the learning experience of each student in accordance with college policy.

Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines.

Evaluate and record student performance/achievement in a timely manner and provide prompt feedback to students to assure learning.

Participate in the planning of effective long-range and short term goals for the department and college.

Post and maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with policy.

Provide course syllabi to and discuss with all students in each class assigned.

Maintain updated course syllabi for all courses assigned.

Maintain accurate class attendance and grade records.

Assist with recruitment and placement of students to include visitations to high schools, community activities, college fairs, and job fairs, and distributing recruitment materials to community locations.

Advise students in completing plans of study, course scheduling, and career advisement.

Prepare all paperwork necessary for the efficient operation of the college for compliance with federal, state, local, and college regulations and directives.

Maintain contacts with local businesses and industries within the occupational field to include documenting two business and industry visits each term.

Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; both written and oral; and work ethic.

Develop, evaluate, and review curriculum with department chair and other faculty to ensure maximum student competency.

Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom, library, and equipment through Division Chairperson to the Dean of Instruction.

Assist the division chair with developing and managing a departmental budget in support of the Annual Budget.

Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honesty, and integrity, both on and off the campus.

Ensure safe environment for student learning.

Adhere to and assist in implementing college policies, objectives and functions in accordance with the college philosophy and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned by the President, Dean of Instruction, or Division Chairperson.

Qualifications

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree preferred.

A diploma/certificate in cosmetology from a regionally accredited institution required.

Current Cosmetology License from the Alabama Board of Cosmetologyrequired.

Current Alabama State Cosmetology Instructor license required.

Three (3) years successful full-time experience in the cosmetology field required.

Teaching experience in cosmetology preferred.

Ability to work with students on different levels in a lab/individual study situation.

Effective oral and written communication skills are required.

Ability to work independently is required.

Ability to deal effectively with students, other employees, and the public is required.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

As this is an online application system, please use an email address you regularly monitor, as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying.

Applicants must meet the minimum and required qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicant's responsibility. To be considered…