Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor at Klamath Community College – Klamath Falls, Oregon

JOB SUMMARY
The Cosmetology Instructor will provide instructional support for cosmetology courses on a term-by-term basis. This instructor will have ownership of material in the cosmetology program and will participate in course design, development and revision. The ideal candidate needs to be prepare and teach cosmetology courses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the position description satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepares fully for and teaches classes as assigned
• Implements appropriate grading policies and methods of student assessment to monitor and communicate academic progress.
• Provides full information to students regarding course syllabi, objectives, texts, and materials required for the courses taught.
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance and academic progress.
• Recognizes individual differences in the classroom and adapts instructional techniques accordingly.
• Communicates early with the student and the student's advisor or Dean regarding possible academic failure.
• Assists students with academic difficulties including being available for consultation outside of class.
  Encourages and motivates students in a positive manner to do their best.
• Refers students to appropriate staff, office or resource person for information, guidance, financial assistance, placement, etc.
• Understands and enforces regulations in the school catalog, student handbook, and student dress guidelines.
• Reviewing and responding to questions from email and the classroom setting.
• Work with the Program lead to discuss any changes or updates needed to the course(s).
• Timely posting of grades to online gradebook. Adherence to all college required attendance and grade posting dates.
• Submits academic information such as course syllabi, final grade reports, grade changes, and mid-term deficiency grades on time to the appropriate person (registrar, dean, etc.) utilizing the institutions reporting procedures.
• Continues further professional development by keeping alert to changes within the field.
• Attends scheduled faculty, department, and committee meetings as assigned.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally both orally and in writing.
• Strong computer and information literacy skills.
• Commitment to the effective use of technology in face-to-face, online, hybrid, and synchronous learning environments.
• Current knowledge teaching and learning theories and best practices.
• Teaching experience in a community college setting preferred.
• Knowledge of the Canvas learning management system preferred.

LICENSURE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Current Oregon license in cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, and nail technology
• Oregon teaching certificate in cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, and nail technology
• At least three (3) years industry experience
• Experience with in-service education or classroom and clinical instruction

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, as well as to move about the campus.

Open until filled.

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*This position is contingent upon the availability of funding from external grants. In the event that grant funding is reduced, eliminated, or not renewed, the position may be subject to modification or termination.

It is the policy of Klamath Community College to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.