Instructor in Cosmetology; Plainview Campus

Position: Instructor in Cosmetology (Plainview Campus)
Position Information

Job Title Instructor in Cosmetology (Plainview Campus) Department PLVW - Professional Services & Energy Employment Status FT Full-Time Full Time/Part Time Full Time Benefits Yes Months per Year 12 months

Job Description

SUMMARY

Position conducts college courses for undergraduate students by performing duties listed below. Position duties are primarily located on Levelland campus, but could require potential assigned duties at other South Plains College Centers.

Position duties primarily consist of credit courses, but could require potential assigned duties of Workforce Development/Continuing Education courses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned and/or included in the Faculty Handbook.

Instruction:

* Instruct Cosmetology credit and/or Workforce Development/Continuing Education Unit courses as outlined in prescribed curriculum including academic lecture and hands-on lab skills.

* Remain concerned with any/all matters involving teaching.

* Demonstrate and practice proficient knowledge and skills concerning professional tactics, strategies, and techniques.

* Prepare lecture, lesson plans and syllabi for assigned classes, meet and conduct assigned instruction in classes and labs as specified in the class schedule, maintain official class, grade rolls and grade reports, report drops to registrar, and personally prepare and proctor tests that adequately measure student learning outcomes.

* Prepare and deliver effective lecture presentations to students in Cosmetology academic exercises.

* Prepare and deliver effective lab presentations in Cosmetology skill exercises.

* Stimulate and motivate class discussions encouraging positive student goal achievement.

* Counsel and advise students requiring assistance outside scheduled classes, communicate to students at beginning of semester grading procedures and overall coursework expectations, grade performance consistently and equitably for all students.

* Keep students informed of academic performance, progress and potential academic issues effecting student's success, tutor students who require special attention, work with student services when needed concerning student welfare.

* Serve on faculty committees, organizations, and activities as assigned.

* Be familiar with administrative policies, philosophies, objectives, and goals involving program and institution.

* Recruit new students by presenting at high schools and/or alternative programs.

* Participate in college functions, activities, and committees.

* Function as a program advisor and represent a positive role model by participating in student activities.

* Post and observe a prompt, timely 35-hour work week, on-site work schedule.

* Maintain updated professional teaching methods in assigned disciplines.

* Recruit qualified advisory committee members from industry and business organizations.

* Remain a professional representative of South Plains College Technical Education Division and Professional Services & Energy department internally and externally of classroom.

* Maintain proper attire as required by Faculty Handbook

* Additional duties as assigned by college president and/or administration.

Budget:

Provide input and assistance to Program Coordinator and Departmental Chairperson during budget process.

ESPRIT DE CORPS

Commitment to and positive actions for fostering good relationships and esprit de corps among students, coworkers, departments, other units in the college, and those faculty associates with outside the college.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision of students enrolled in coursework

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Applicant must possess Cosmetology Instructor Certificate of Proficiency from an accredited institution of higher education, a valid and active Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Cosmetologist License, and have a minimum of three years' experience as a cosmetology instructor and/or cosmetologist. Candidates for this position must demonstrate a work history characterized by reliability, dependability, and ability to articulate and cooperate with peers, and business community.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Position requires efficient writing, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and effective presentation of information and response to questions from students, industry representatives, and general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Position requires ability to calculate figures and amounts consistent with program budget, classroom lecture preparation and instruction.

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