Adjunct Instructor - Cosmetology (P/T)

Atlanta Technical College (ATC) is seeking highly qualified applicants for its part-time Adjunct Instructor (Cosmetology) position in the Business & Public Safety department of the Academic & Student Affairs division.  This position is located at Atlanta Tech's Main campus just south of Downtown Atlanta.    

Under the general supervision of the Dean of Business and Public Service Technologies and the Chair of the Cosmetology department, the part-time Adjunct Instructor (Cosmetology) will be responsible for instructing and supervising students in the Cosmetology program. This position requires passion, demonstrated by experience, for effective teaching, learning and advisement of a diverse student population.  This is a part-time position, up to twenty-nine (29) hours per week.

Duties and responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

·       Teach Cosmetology courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the industry environment while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

·       Provides instruction in the theory and practical applications of Cosmetology.

·       Utilize current curriculum and instructional materials to teach the state approved Cosmetology curriculum to enrolled students.

·       Foster effective learning in both classroom and lab settings.  

·       Evaluate students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives, ensuring student learning outcomes are attained and properly recorded.

·       Preparing and maintaining documentation and administrative reports.

·       Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and laboratory.

·       Proactively retain students who enroll in the program through graduation.

·       Assist with the placement of program graduates.

·       Maintain good rapport with business, industry, and the public sector.

·       Under general supervision, prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses.

·       Prepare standardized course syllabi.

·       Assess students’ satisfactory progress based on established course grading requirements.

·       May be required to attend professional development training as required for specific classroom or online course delivery.

·       Measure program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success.

·       Effectively interact with a diverse student population.

·       Follow and enforce rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia Policy Manual and other policies and procedures established by the institution; and

·       Perform additional duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess and demonstrate the following:

·        High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of Master Cosmetology program from an accredited private or post-secondary teaching institute.

·        Active Master Cosmetologist license in good standing.   

·        Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience within the past seven (7) years.  

·      Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and Saturdays.

PREFERRED Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess a Cosmetology Instructor License with experience (preferred).

Physical Demands:

Teaching responsibilities are typically performed in a classroom / lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling for three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time; and may occasionally lift up to 25lbs.  Exposure to chemicals and fumes is possible in the laboratory setting.  A full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

*** May be required to teach at other locations and other locations within the community. ***

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BACKGROUND SCREENINGS ARE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO SCREENING.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.  All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for the next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

As set forth in its student catalog, Atlanta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). For further information regarding these laws (Title VI and IX) contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Atlanta Technical College, Cleveland Dennard Center, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu. To request reasonable accommodations upon enrollment (Section 504/ADA), contact Tracye Paggett, Director of Student Services, Special Needs and Equity, Atlanta Technical College, Academic and Student Affairs Division, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite C1111, 404.225.4446. Email: tpaggett@atlantatech.edu. Faculty and staff with questions about equity or reasonable accommodation should contact Georgina Dumay, Director, Human Resources, Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 180A, Atlanta Technical College 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy. SW, Atlanta Georgia 30310. gdumay@atlantatech.edu .

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