Adjunct Faculty, Cosmetology

Davidson Davie Community College (DDCC) is an award-winning institution known for a commitment to excellence and student success. The DDCC community is dedicated to providing students a high quality education designed to prepare them to live and work in an increasingly interconnected world. To this end, DDCC celebrates the value of a diverse faculty and staff and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. DDCC faculty and staff are passionate about equity and our responsibility to work with each unique student to support them in successfully attaining their goals.

DDCC's benefits and other resources make it possible to excel both professionally and personally. We are a dynamic community that supports and celebrates the success of all of its members. The future is here!Adjunct Faculty, Cosmetology positions are available to teach in the Cosmetology program. Courses are held during the daytime hours typically. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean, School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety and has the following responsibilities:

• Promotes College mission, values, and vision

• Teaches assigned courses on the main campus and at satellite locations to meet program needs including, but not limited to, day, evening, weekend, and distance courses.

• Evaluates student progress and provides appropriate feedback

• Develops course syllabi and provides appropriate written information to students concerning course evaluation and criteria

• Explore, assess, and implement appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning outcomes

• Carries out a program of self-evaluation to determine instructional effectiveness

• Assists in the evaluation of courses and programs

• Prepares and submits instructional records, reports, and grades established by institutional policy

• Engaging in activities that support advancement of identified academic priorities

• Attends appropriate College and School meetings

• Assists in student recruitment and retention

• Maintains appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, faculty and staff

• Participates in professional development to enhance instructional and technical skills

• Performs other tasks as assigned which support the mission and initiatives of the College

Required:

Associate's Degree on Cosmetics Arts or related field

Current Cosmetology Instructor License through NC Board of Cosmetology

Current Cosmetology License through NC Board of Cosmetology

Minimum of two of employment in Cosmetology or related field 

Creativity and openness to change

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong computer skills and commitment to the use of technology in instruction

Ability to work effectively and collegially with others in a team environment

Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college

Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:

• Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action

• Collaborating and facilitating

• Creating and innovating

• Anticipating and responding to change

• Providing vision and leadership

• Assessment of student learning

• Engagement and assessment of successful student retention models

Preferred:

Teaching experience in Cosmetic Arts in a community college settingADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information and exercise good judgment in the collection, evaluation and analysis of data and student assessment, curriculum development, and program review; provide client care; carrying equipment, supplies and other instructional materials; travel between campus locations may be required; and effective use of all forms of communication including use of computers.