Adjunct, Cosmetology

Adjunct, Cosmetology

Nicolet College

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Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

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Location: Rhinelander Campus, 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander, WI

Department: Cosmetology

At Nicolet College, our mission is to transform lives and strengthen communities. One of the most meaningful ways we do that is by connecting students with professionals who are passionate about sharing their knowledge, experience, and creativity. If you have built a career in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, nail technology, salon management, or beauty education and are looking for a rewarding way to give back to the profession, we invite you to join our instructional team.

Teaching at Nicolet offers the unique opportunity to mentor future beauty professionals while helping students develop the technical skills, professionalism, and confidence needed for successful careers.

Nicolet College is a comprehensive two-year college located on the shores of Lake Julia in Wisconsin's beautiful Northwoods region. We seek thoughtful, innovative, enthusiastic, and student-focused professionals to join our team.

This position may support instruction through a variety of formats, including:

• Face-to-face laboratory and clinic instruction
• Hybrid and online theory instruction

We are particularly interested in professionals with expertise in:

• Hair cutting, styling, coloring, and texture services
• Barbering and men's grooming
• Nail technology and nail artistry
• Skin care and esthetics
• Makeup artistry
• Salon operations and management
• Retailing and customer experience

Preference will be given to candidates who reside within or near Nicolet College's district and who maintain strong connections to the regional beauty industry.

• Deliver engaging, learner-centered instruction aligned with Nicolet College's mission and values.
• Teach theory, practical skills, and professional standards in cosmetology and related disciplines.
• Demonstrate industry best practices and current techniques.
• Provide individual and group coaching to help students master technical competencies.
• Foster professionalism, customer service excellence, and workplace readiness.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain regular communication with students.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records.
• Utilize instructional technology and learning management systems effectively.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and career exploration activities.
• Participate in curriculum improvement and program development initiatives as needed.
• Maintain current industry knowledge, licensure, and professional certifications.
• Support workforce and community education initiatives when opportunities arise.

• Licensed cosmetologist
• Minimum of two years (4,000 hours) of recent occupational experience in cosmetology or a related beauty profession.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse learners.
• Commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.
• Ability to meet Faculty Quality Assurance System (FQAS) requirements.

• Bring current industry knowledge and real-world experience into the classroom.
• Are passionate about developing the next generation of beauty professionals.
• Value creativity, professionalism, and lifelong learning.
• Are adaptable and comfortable teaching in multiple formats.
• Build positive relationships with students and industry partners.
• Serve as strong role models for professionalism, customer service, and workplace success.

• Variable hours based on instructional assignments.
• Instruction may occur on campus, online, at employer locations, or in community settings.
• Courses are assigned on an as-needed basis.
• This posting represents a continuous recruitment pool for future instructional opportunities.

Nicolet College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected status in employment, admissions, or its programs and activities.