Assistant Professor, Cosmetology; Tenure Eligible

Position: Assistant Professor, Cosmetology (Tenure Eligible)
Communications:
We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence:
We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness:
We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity:
We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People:
We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

START DATE:

FALL 2026

Instruct courses in Cosmetology involving theory and skills applications. This is a 9-month position and has a focus on instructing fundamental skills to large classes of beginning students. These fundamental skills will include: shampooing, draping, roller setting, blow dry, curling iron, flat iron, hairstyling finishing techniques, hair coloring, permanent wave techniques, various haircutting techniques with shears, manicure, pedicure, basic facials, and nail enhancements.

Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include non-traditional venues, such as evening, weekend, dual-credit, blended, hyflex, and/or online courses. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment, maintaining office hours, participating in college committees, promoting and supporting student extra-curricular activities, participation in the mentor/mentee program, participating in professional development, participating in the faculty evaluation program, working across campus departments and industry partners to develop pathway entry and exit points for students, developing student communication, computation, and problem-solving skills.

Normal schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM physically present on campus. Some participation in evening and weekend activities may be required. This position reports to the Program Director of Cosmetology.

NOTE:

This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

The cover letter should address how the following knowledge, skills, and abilities were acquired:

Knowledge of: 1. State and College laws, rules, policies, and procedures;
2. Subject matter;
3. Milady instructional content;
4. Professional development;
5. Trends in teaching/learning theory as they apply to cosmetology; 6. ADA standards as they apply to instruction;
Skills in: 7. Technology in support of instruction particularly computer knowledge and technology as a teaching tool and as a work tool;
8. Conflict management;
9. Evaluate student performance; 10. Promote and support related extra-curricular activities;
Ability to: 11. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; 12. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; 13. Participate in college committees; 14. Work across departments to develop student communication, computation, and problem-solving skills; 15. Curriculum implementation; 16. Demonstrate mastery of the fundamental skills outlined in the general position description;

17. Effectively train, guide, and support adult learners with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and professional experiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Restricted-Sustained posture, for prolonged periods; light lifting, some walking, pushing, pulling on a regular basis. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. Unpleasant Exposure Minor Hazard. Moderate exposure to chemicals associated with hair coloring, perming, nail, pedicure, products/procedures and unpleasant odors. Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience:

Three years of full-time wage-earning experience as a licensed cosmetologist

Special Requirements :
Current Cosmetology Operator License issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Work experience teaching adult learners; teaching experience in Cosmetology in public/private school, or postsecondary

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application.

NOTE:

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REQUIRED APPLICATION…