Instructor, Cosmetology

Instructor, Cosmetology provides accessible, quality learning experiences within the classroom , laboratory, clinical, and/or distance learning setting s ; f acilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality a cademic and career a dvis ement for students ; seeks profess ional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within their discipline area ; maintains office hours according to institutional policy ;

completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends c ollege meetings , student activities, institutional functions; and contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs.

• Plan s and delivers accessible, quality instruction that enhance s student learning and ensures students’ understanding of course outcomes .

• Instructs 15-22 contact hours , in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry, each semester; p repare s objectives, assignments , assessments , instructional and supplemental materials , grading standards, and attenda nce policies in accordance with college and department policies ; develops course syllabi to be distributed; keeps online courses regularly updated; and begins and ends class as scheduled.

• Ensures the classroom environment ( seated, online, or hybrid ) is appropriate for all student learners.

• Ensures availability for all students, in the classroom and through distance learning, by maintaining established office hours, offering availability by appointment, and by responding to electronic communication in an appropriate, timely manner.

• M aintains and completes accurate records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy, and submits all final reports in an accurate and timely manner.

• Remains knowledgeable with program and/or transfer requirements to deliver accurate, quality academic and career advising to students.

• Develops new courses and/or revises course content and outcomes in area as needed; r ecommends appropriate course textbook s, supplies , software, and equipment ; provides input into the development of the program’s course sequence and the course schedule.

• Participa te s in institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment , and grants; contributes to the development of the division’s plans of action as needed.

• Participates in the academic program’s recruitment and retention effort s ; reviews and provides rec ommendations for the program publications, webpage, publicity , and other community relations activities and events.

• Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and the successful implementation of department, division, or college-wide goals.

• Supports c ollaborat ion with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.

• A ttend s workshops, seminars , and conferences; makes presentations to outside agencies as a representative of the college; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study; p articipate s in twenty (20) hours of professional development activities each academic year, including required employee training offered by the college .

• Mentors part-time instructors to en sure quality instructio n, assisting with measuring course o utcomes, developing outlines and assessments, and completing forms, grades, and attendance reports, if needed.

• Actively supports the college ’s initiatives of retention, progression, and completion, leading to the success of all student learners .

• Supports the mission, vision, and values of the college by adhering to all policies, procedures, and faculty guidelines.

• Serves on standing and ad hoc committees and focus groups; researches and develop s recommendations related to academic and instructional programs; maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations for the purpose of keeping ins tructional programs current.

• Participate s in the development and delivery of public information efforts; supports college functions and cultural…