Cosmetology Instructor

Savannah Technical College is seeking a 12-month, full time faculty member for the Cosmetology program.  This individual is responsible for:

·  Utilizing current curriculum, instructional materials, and online platforms to teach and manage the state approved Cosmetology curriculums to enrolled students.

·  Preparing course lesson plans, developing and posting accurate course syllabi and gradebooks to meet designated course and program goals and objectives. 

·  Actively evaluate and support student progress in attaining goals and objectives. 

·  Maintaining program certification requirements, as appropriate. 

·  Preparing, maintaining and submitting all required documentation and administrative reports as needed.

·  Actively pursue professional development by maintaining knowledge of current industry and instructional trends and developments by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. 

·  Ensuring safety and security requirements are met in the training area. 

·  Ensuring instructional supplies and equipment are properly maintained with adequate supplies available at all times.

·  Working collaboratively with college faculty and staff to maintain a positive learning environment with a focus on student achievement toward graduation and placement in this field or related fields.

·  Fostering positive relationships with industry and community stakeholders to include regional high school systems to promote program growth and enrollment.

·  Actively advise assigned students focusing on retention, graduation, and placement in the field or related fields.

·  Training and supervising adjunct instructors or lab assistants, as needed to meet college goals and objectives.

·  Adhering to all rules and regulations as described by the Technical College System of Georgia and other policies and procedures established by Savannah Technical College.

·  Maintaining a positive learning environment for all students while demonstrating strong leadership skills and performing other duties as assigned.

·  Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture, student advisement and registration.  Must be willing to work split teaching shifts that may require split teaching days between campus locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Diploma in Cosmetology and current Active Georgia Master Cosmetology license in good standing. At least five (5) years of paid, in-field experience within the last (7) years.  Ability to work a flexible schedule including, days, nights, Saturdays, at any campus location in the Savannah Technical College service-delivery area.

Preferred Qualifications
At least five (5) years of full-time Cosmetology instructor experience in the technical college system within the last seven (7) years.  Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is a plus.

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.  The employee occasionally lifts or moves objects of a light to medium weight.  Dexterity and a full range of hand/finger motion are required.  The exposure to chemicals and fumes is possible in the laboratory setting. 

Salary/Benefits

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience.  Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Application Deadline

Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

Note: No phone inquiries please.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant.  If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.  Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Melissa Banks, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, mbanks@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Melissa Banks, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.  STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.  Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.