ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Assume responsibility for teaching assignments as recommended by the department chair and approved by the dean.
• Facilitate the learning process by designing and implementing instructional activities that are appropriate and meaningful.
• Keep abreast of current technology; incorporate latest instructional technologies and interactive learning technologies in course delivery.
• Adhere to departmental course guidelines and ensure that content covers SACSCOC approved competencies.

• Develop and maintain student learning outcomes for each instructional area.

• Fulfill the duties of clinical or lab instructor in supervision of students as applicable, and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient laboratory and/or clinical environment.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining all required college records, including attendance and grade reports, roll books, etc.
• Evaluate student performance using methods appropriate to the course.
• Maintain, review, and update course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses of instruction and develop new courses of study as necessary.
• Make recommendations to department chairs and deans for selection of supplies, equipment, equipment repairs, textbooks for courses and the scheduling of classroom and laboratory facilities.
• Participate in departmental activities relative to revising and updating the program(s) in the area of expertise.
• Assist with development of new programs in the area of expertise.
• Provide assistance to advisees.
• Participate in department and college-wide advising activities.
• Learn and maintain proficiency with program requirements of assigned advisees.
• Use the college’s student information system and college approved retention software to assist and retain students and advisees.
• Follow up on all assigned advisees.
• Attend training sessions relative to advising.
• Assist in program recruitment and monitor student retention.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position.
• Participate in a minimum of 10 hours of professional development activities in an academic year.
• Attend all required department and college-wide meetings.
• Serve on committees as required.
• Participate in college-wide activities.
• Assist in planning and conducting advisory committee meetings.
• Provide quality customer service to students, faculty and staff.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizes program of practical and technical instruction for distance learning and in-person learning, including demonstrations of skills required in cosmetology professions, and lectures on theory, techniques, and terminology; prepares outline of instructional programs and studies and assembles materials to be presented.
• Knowledge of the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiner curriculum[s], rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of Milady Standard Cosmetology curriculum.
• Maintains licensure /certifications and through professional development activities stays well-informed of advancements and changes within the field of Cosmetology.
• Instructs students in subject areas, i.e., use, maintenance, and the safe operation of tools and equipment.
• Instructs students in the significance of accuracy, sanitation, efficiency, resourcefulness and good work habits if obtaining employment or entrepreneurship as licensed cosmetologists.
• Assigns lesson to students and corrects homework; administers tests to evaluate achievement of students in technical knowledge and practical skills; records results.
• Keeps records of daily attendance and student progress.
• Prepares and submits instructional records, reports, and grades established by institutional policy.
• Prepares and submits instructional records, hour reports, and evaluations established by the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts Examiners.
• Strong computer skills and commitment to the use of technology in instruction.
• Knowledge and experience the College’s Online Learning System (Open LMS).
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, such as lectures, discussions, or demonstrations; ensures use of classroom time is organized and that instruction and clean-up can be accomplished within the allotted time.

Enforces classroom protocols, rules and regulations; maintains classroom discipline; utilizes effective classroom management techniques