Career Training Instructor-Cosmetology

Position: Career Training Instructor-Cosmetology, FT
The role of the full-time Cosmetology instructor is to prepare students for State licensure in Cosmetology in accordance with the guidelines and requirements set by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The full-time instructor will work alongside adjunct faculty, as needed, to provide instruction related to health and safety, hair care and styling, esthetics, nail care and services, as well as professional conduct related to the field and licensure exam preparation.

The Cosmetology instructor will also collaborate with other staff to oversee services offered to the community as well as promotion of the program.

* Maintain teaching responsibilities of 30 credit hours of instruction and 5 office hours per week (fall and spring), primarily Cosmetology.

* Supervise adjunct instructors in the Cosmetology program.

* Assist students with meeting licensure expectations.

* Assist with Cosmetology promotion and outreach by hosting events or participating in community and college events.

* Promote the Barber/Cosmetology programs and services to the local community.

* Support college-wide initiatives.

* Support partnerships with the local grammar school and high school districts.

* Must participate in departmental and college-wide assessment efforts.

* Other duties may be assigned.

* Active Illinois Cosmetology Instructor License.

* 2-3 years of experience teaching in a recognized Cosmetology program.

* Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Associate's or Bachelor's Degree.

STATUS/SALARY:

This is a regular full-time faculty position with salary to be determined by placement on the faculty salary schedule commensurate with education and experience.  This is a 9 month position that includes the following employee benefits:  $15,200 Annual Flexible Health Benefit, 12 Medical and 3 Personal Days Earned within First Year of Employment, 16 Holidays, 5 Winter break days and 4-Day Summer Workweek.