Adjunct Instructor - Cosmetology of Wilkes Campus

Adjunct Instructor – Cosmetology (Wilkes Campus) Location: Wilkes Campus, part-time adjunct position. Weekend and evening work may be required. Responsibilities Teach courses in the cosmetology program, including basic and advanced hairstyling, salon management, cosmetician science, nail technology, esthetics, instructor training, and fashion concepts. Model student expectations: effective communication, dependability, critical thinking, positive customer service, and leadership. Assist the coordinator with salon retail operations related to the instructional cosmetology lab, including handling payment transactions, making deposits, and managing supplies and products. Enforce safety and NC Board of Cosmetic Arts regulations. Support the college’s commitment to enhancing student learning by increasing student disposition to use critical thinking skills via professional development activities. Facilitate a scheduled theory class and safety and infection control instruction. Provide practical demonstration and instruction. Manage student records: practice area completion, grades/evaluations, and attendance. Maintain a secure testing environment and supply and equipment inventory. Travel to local high schools/community events to conduct presentations about the program. Facilitate high school theory, practice, and evaluations. Evaluate the learning progress of students. Contribute to curriculum improvements. Help coordinator with State Board test instruction and mock testing. Ensure all procedures are completed safely according to evaluation plan. Keep a clean working environment. Attend professional development activities as scheduled by the coordinator. Maintain current knowledge of NC Board of Cosmetic Arts rules and regulations. Required Qualifications Current North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts license. Instructor license by NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners (visit for more information). Preferred Qualifications At least 2 years experience as a licensed cosmetologist. Previous classroom teaching experience. Physical Demands Position requires lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate, ability to sit and/or stand for long periods, ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses, and good eye/hand dexterity. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force, frequently carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds; walking, standing, and sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. Mental application: Utilizes memory for details and content of discipline, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem‑solving skills are important. Compensation Salary: $15 per hour for courses other than instructor courses, $26.38 per hour for courses requiring an Associate’s degree. Contact: Tonya Watson – View email address on click.appcast.io , View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applicants must complete the Wilkes Community College online application, which includes a cover letter, a resume, three professional references, and unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts will be required if hired. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wilkes Community College