Part Time Cosmetology Instructor

**Posting number:** 202500475

**Department:** Instructional Services

**Division:** 107030 - Cosmetology / Salon - 207030

**Job classification:** Cosmetology Instructor - H

**Posting type:** Open

**Categories:** Trades, Miscellaneous, Instructor, Faculty - Other

Summary
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At Ogden-Weber Technical College, we believe in transforming lives through Community, Learning, and Integrity, and we're seeking a passionate Cosmetology Instructor to help inspire the next generation of beauty professionals. In this role, you will provide technical instruction to students enrolled in the cosmetology program, delivering hands-on training and related theory in areas such as hairstyling, permanent waving, haircutting, nail care, front desk operations, and other skills required to obtain a state cosmetology license. You will play a vital role in supporting student success by verifying competencies, providing advisement, promoting retention, maintaining accurate student records, and building strong relationships with area employers. Working under the direction of the Cosmetology Coordinator and Program Manager, you will help create an engaging learning environment that prepares students for meaningful careers in the beauty industry while fostering professionalism, confidence, and lifelong learning.

Examples of duties
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1. Provide students with technical instruction in a safe, clean and productive learning environment.

2. Administer and correct tests; annotate progress on student tracking records.

3. Advance the retention of students in support of achieving program membership hour goals.

4. Assist students with job placement and applicable industry or state certifications/licenses in support of meeting program placement and certification goals.

5. Motivate and advise students in the areas of appropriate work behavior, training, or study habits. Assist counselors, supervisors, and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training.

6. Follow the daily operational direction and schedule of the Instructor/Coordinator.

7. Encourage and exemplify professionalism and good work habits.

8. Support programmatic and College marketing activities.

9. Work cooperatively within the College community.

10. Control the use of equipment and supplies; recommend purchases.

11. Comply with college-wide and program-specific cash handling procedures and processes.

12. The incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
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**EDUCATION****AND****EXPERIENCE****REQUIREMENTS****:**

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Current cosmetology license required. Preference will be given to those individuals who hold a cosmetology instructor license.

3. Minimum of one year of documented practical cosmetology experience or required on-the-job training to obtain instructor license.

4. Preference will be given to those individuals who have salon/teaching experience.

5. Familiar with word processing, email and can operate a Windows-based personal computer.

6. Spanish-speaking proficiency desirable.

**PHYSICAL****REQUIREMENTS****:**

1. Typically, the employee will be on their feet for their whole shift. There may be some walking; bending; carrying light items (10-15 lbs); driving an automobile, etc.

2. Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

Supplemental information
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**WORKING HOURS:** Day and evening hours available Monday through Friday

**CONDITIONAL OFFER:**

A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.*

**AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**