Title: Associate Instructor Cosmetology

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Institution: TCAT-Athens

Department: Cosmetology

Campus Location: TCAT Athens

Job Summary

• Instruction: Facilitate the classroom instructional process: evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic assistance to students; maintain attendance and grade records; counsel and advise students on career goals; work to retain students; maintain required classroom and office hours.
• Course and Curriculum Development: Select texts, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; participate in the purchase of needed program supplies and equipment; develop instructional materials; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi.
• Professional Development: Remain current within instructional field and technologies; acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials; attend scheduled college and division professional development and in-service activities; support related professional organizations; participate in the annual faculty evaluation process.
• Service to Students: Comply with FERPA laws; participate in advising, recruitment, admissions, and orientation of potential students; assist students with job placement; support student activities including SkillsUSA and NTHS.
• Service to the College and Community: Assist in the recruitment and selection of college personnel as assigned; participate in accreditation, assessment, and performance funding processes; support and participate in the College’s decision-making processes; provide input and assistance with budgets; attend graduation exercises and participate in mandatory college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; maintain an active program advisory committee; work to meet and exceed COE benchmarks for student completion and placement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or administration, on and off campus

Job Duties

• 70% - Instruction of students - (Essential)
• 10% - Course and Curriculum Development - (Essential)
• 10% - Professional Development, remain current within instructional field. - (Essential)
• 10% - Service to students: Service to college and community, perform other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Cosmetology program
• Current, valid Cosmetologist Licensure issued by the TN State Board of Cosmetology
• Current, valid Cosmetology Instructor’s License issued by the TN State Board of Cosmetology
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a licensed Cosmetologist

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching, training or salon management experience
• Experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with students, colleges, business and industry, faculty, staff and the general public
• Strong customer service skills; must possess effective oral and written communication skills to accurately convey information and to effectively present information
• Must have ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs, audio/visual equipment and software
• Must have the ability to multitask with good organization and planning skills
• Passionate belief in the power of education along with the desire to help students achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals
• Must be willing to remain current in the Cosmetology profession and remaining licensed
• Ability to be flexible and handle a variety of tasks at one time
• Ability to meet deadlines and work in a team-oriented environment

Physical Demands / Working Conditions