Cosmetology Instructor Limited Term

Position Summary

Do you love cosmetology and enjoy helping others grow? Nicolet College is seeking a passionate Cosmetology Instructor to join our growing program and help shape the future of beauty professionals in Northern Wisconsin. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine industry expertise with teaching, mentorship, and creativity in a supportive college environment. You will work directly with students as they develop technical skills, professional confidence, and career readiness while preparing for successful cosmetology careers.

This is a limited-term instructional position, expected for a period of three years.

Instruction:

• Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and salon instruction that prepares students for successful cosmetology careers.
• Create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment that promotes student achievement, professional growth, and career readiness.
• Curriculum development and revision to keep content relevant, aligned with industry expectations, and engaging for students.
• Maintain courses in Nicolet College's Learning Management System (LMS) and other instructional systems as required.
• Participate in Nicolet College's program review and assessment processes.
• Support students in every aspect of their coursework through regular and substantive interaction.
• Integrate current industry trends, technologies, products, and best practices into instruction.
• Prepare students for successful completion of state licensure requirements and employment in the cosmetology industry.

Instruction-Related Support:

• Continually assess courses, curriculum, instructional methods, and salon experiences for relevance to industry needs and student success. Recommend and implement improvements as appropriate.
• Support the operation of the student salon as a professional learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, customer service, and state licensing requirements.
• Participate in program marketing, recruitment, retention, completion, and outreach activities to drive student enrollment and success.
• Assist with community engagement events, career exploration activities, and enrollment initiatives.
• Prepare for and participate in Advisory Committee meetings and activities.
• Assist students with career planning, professional networking, employment opportunities, and connections with industry partners.
• Model professionalism, ethical conduct, workplace expectations, and exceptional customer service.

Professional Development and Service to the College:

• Establish and maintain relationships with salons, spas, employers, industry professionals, and community partners.
• Partner with Wisconsin Technical College System colleagues, professional associations, and industry organizations to support workforce and program needs.
• Meet and maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements.
• Maintain required professional licenses, certifications, and industry credentials.
• Participate in professional development activities to remain current in cosmetology, instructional practices, and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, respect, teamwork, collaboration, and student-centered decision-making.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in cosmetology practices, techniques, and industry standards.
• Passion for teaching, mentoring, and developing future beauty professionals.
• Ability to motivate and engage students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while contributing positively to team culture.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and technology skills.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must demonstrate strong attention to detail and must be able to problem solve and perform complex tasks without error.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to normal classroom and office conditions and usual office equipment.
• The employee will be constantly required to talk, hear, and type/write.
• The employee will be frequently required to sit, touch/handle/grasp (using hands and fingers) and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally move up to 10 pounds of general office items.
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing normal speaking-level sounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, far, and field of vision.
• This position requires regular and punctual employee presence.
• Frequent use and exposure to cosmetic chemicals and products. Candidates should have a strong understanding of cosmetology products and chemicals, including their proper use, risks, and safety management.

Required Qualifications:

• Technical Diploma in Cosmetology and two years (4,000 hours) of work experience in the Cosmetology field, with one year of experience in the last five years.
• Current Cosmetology License.
• Current Cosmetology Instructor License. Licensed Cosmetologists interested in…