Cosmetology Substitute Instructor (part-time/substitute) @ Northwood Tech Rice Lake Campus

Overview
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Northwood Technical College is seeking applications from qualified candidates to serve as a Substitute Instructor in the Cosmetology Program at the Rice Lake Campus. This is an on-call position that provides instructional coverage as needed.

Northwood Tech Instructors teach in a discipline area in which they have specific training and competence. Instructors are expected to foster learner success, assess learner achievement, and continually improve learning opportunities. Instructors teach in a variety of learning environments including face-to-face, online, web-conferencing, and hybrid classrooms. Instructors are expected to continually improve the overall quality and delivery of learning, including the support of program and collegewide initiatives.

Responsibilities
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* Actively embody and promote Northwood Tech’s Values:
+ *Collaboration –* Value relationships that enhance learning and promote economic development.
+ *Innovation* – Embrace the latest theories and technologies to support student and community success.
+ *Excellence –* Prioritize high quality education, services, and continuous improvement in a dynamic learning environment.
+ *Community –* Value our deep connections to our communities by working together to provide solutions through student success.
+ *Support –* Empower individuals by supporting their success with quality experiences and services designed to meet their needs.
+ *Integrity –* Uphold honesty and accountability in a diverse, open, and ethical learning and working environment.
+ *Respect –* Value each individual and approach all interactions mindfully, with civility, empathy, and openness to new and differing ideas.
* Deliver, assess, and adapt effective instruction that meets the needs of all students.
* Apply a variety of instructional strategies, create learning plans, facilitate learning, and revise teaching practice.
* Promote a culture of continuing student success, implement strategies to promote learner persistence and meet the needs of all learners, demonstrate learner-centered communication, and utilize available student support services.
* Create performance-based assessment plans, employ a variety of formative and summative assessment strategies, communicate assessment results in a timely fashion to promote student learning, and use assessment results to improve instruction.
* Demonstrate professional behaviors to support teaching and learning and use varied strategies for managing the learning environment.
* Model the Employability Essentials expected of Northwood Tech students, which are to communicate clearly, demonstrate professionalism, think critically, and consider varying perspectives.
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
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Degree & Experience Required:

* Valid State of Wisconsin Cosmetology License
* Bachelor’s degree in the field or closely related field and 2 years (4,000 hours) of occupational experience, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment. OR
* 1-year technical diploma in the field or closely related field and 5 years (10,000 hours) of occupational experience, of which at least 1 year (2,000 hours) shall be within 5 years prior to the date of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to obtain driver’s license and insurance coverage in accordance with College policy

Preferred:

* Teaching or industry-related training experience (post-secondary desired)
* Curriculum development experience
* Experience using alternative instructional modes (e.g., online, web-conferencing, and hybrid)
* Hold Cosmetology Instructor License

Salary
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FY27 Salary - Substitute Instructor - $44 / hour

Benefits
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There are no benefits offered for this position.

Close Date
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10/14/2026