General Summary 

This is a full-time, 9-month faculty position. Responsibilities include instruction, course and curriculum development, professional development, service to students, and service to the college and community. The faculty member will facilitate classroom instruction; evaluate and monitor student progress; assign grades; provide academic support; maintain attendance and grade records; advise students on academic and career goals; support student retention efforts; and maintain required classroom and office hours. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Instruction: Teach the AESTHETICS course at the Chattanooga campus. 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: Participate in the selection of textbooks, equipment, supplies, and other learning resources; develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in preparation, creation and delivery of instruction; create and revise courses and/or curricula as needed; maintain updated course syllabi; develop and maintain a site on the college’s Learning Management System (eLearn) platform where class documents are stored (syllabi, classroom information, quizzes, tests, etc.) and available for students to access at any time.  

• Professional Growth: 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 upon graduation; support student activities including SkillsUSA and NTHS. 

• Service to the College and Community: Assist in recruitment; attend convocation and commencement exercises and participate in mandatory college programs; develop and maintain positive and cooperative relationships with colleagues; maintain an active program advisory committee; complete the annual Council on Occupational Education (COE) report for the program. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Holistic Student Support 

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, TCAT Student Services, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.  

• Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices. 

Organizational Culture  

• Provides student- and community-focused support in the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Division that aligns with the College’s core values. 

• Supports the College’s commitment to creating a welcoming and respectful environment and contributes to the TCAT Division’s efforts to implement effective and thoughtful practices. 

• Offers responsive and consistent services and support for students, faculty, and staff. 

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation 

• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that support student learning. 

• Actively adapt, test, and refine instructional approaches that align with Chattanooga State’s campus environment. 

• Design student experiences that promote access, engagement, and meaningful participation in academic, campus life, and co-curricular activities. 

Position Requirements 

• Education: Graduate from a postsecondary institution with a diploma in Aesthetics or Cosmetology 

• Licensure: Possess a current Tennessee Aesthetics or Cosmetology license. Possess or be willing to acquire an instructor’s license. 

• Experience: Three years’ experience as an aesthetician. 

Preferred Requirements: 

• Associates degree and full-time teaching experience  

• More than 3 years progressive experience in the Aesthetics/Cosmetology field 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the Aesthetics industry and Aesthetics license processes; highly effective communication skills; high level of computer skills; willing to work extra hours to support college and community events. 

• Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the area(s) of academic study.  

• Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students. 

• Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation. 

• Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others. 

• Demonstrates punctuality and is detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.  

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form. 

• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students. 

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Full-time faculty position, 9-month employment contract, requires a four-day workweek and includes a minimum of 37 1/2 hours per week. Other conditions of employment are described in the Chattanooga State Employee Handbook.