Title: Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor

Position Type: Instruction Related Hourly

College: Colorado Northwestern Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CNCC Cosmetology

Campus: CNCC Craig Campus

Location: Rangely

Salary Range: $23.00-$25.00

Who We Are:

Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a small, rural community college located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO and Craig, CO. CNCC offers an exceptional experience to employees with outdoor activities, wildlife, and small rural communities. 

The College has various unique programs including Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Technology (Flight), Cosmetology, Cybersecurity, Dental Hygiene, Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy, and Nursing. We also offer great transfer programs in different disciplines in the arts and sciences. The college provides A.A. (Associate of Arts), A.S. (Associate of Science), A.A.S. (Associate of Applied Science), and various Certificates so students have excellent choices for their educational plans.

Job Summary:

This part-time hourly/adjunct position is responsible for engaging with students by learning and adapting the course curriculum, teaching students the various cosmetology skills, setting tests, grading work, and mentoring students. To ensure success as a Cosmetology Instructor, you should have at least 5 years’ experience working as a professional Cosmetologist, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work with multiple members of the CNCC family in a constructive manner. A top-class Cosmetology Instructor takes a hands-on approach with their teaching, ensuring that every student gets the required knowledge they need to succeed in the beauty industry.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The incumbent shall be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful sports program at the collegiate level. Duties to be fulfilled such as but not limited to:
• Work in collaboration with the Cosmetology Lead Instructor. Including but not limited to teaching students the various cosmetology skills, setting tests, grading work, and mentoring students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies/KSAs:

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below.
Education and Training:
• Minimum of a diploma or GED
• 4000 hours of paid Cosmetology experience within the last five (5) years
• Five (5) years total on the job experience including computer diagnostic experience
Licensure/Certification:
1. Must possess current Colorado Cosmetology License
2. Valid Colorado driver’s license or have the ability to obtain
Other Qualifications:
1. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
2. Computer proficiency to keep up with all e-mail communications, posting student grades, checking enrollment rosters, student referrals, advisement and registrations
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of college staff, college organizational units and departments, students, and external stakeholders
4. Ability to operate the following at a high level:
 Computer/Printer
 MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
 Multi-line phone system
 Video/Audio Equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or experience as indicated below.
Education and Training:
• Minimum of a diploma or GED
• 4000 hours of paid Cosmetology experience within the last five (5) years
• Five (5) years total on the job experience including computer diagnostic experience
Licensure/Certification:
1. Must possess current Colorado Cosmetology License
2. Valid Colorado driver’s license or have the ability to obtain
Other Qualifications:
1. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
2. Computer proficiency to keep up with all e-mail communications, posting student grades, checking enrollment rosters, student referrals, advisement and registrations
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of college staff, college organizational units and departments, students, and external stakeholders
4. Ability to operate the following at a high level:
 Computer/Printer
 MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
 Multi-line phone system
 Video/Audio Equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Training:
• 5+ years of on-the-job experience
• Post-secondary teaching experience