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San Mateo County Community College District · 1 month ago

Part-Time Cosmetology Electives Instructor (Pool)

San Mateo, CA

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$89.20/hr - $151.07/hr

2+ years exp

San Mateo County Community College District is seeking a Part-Time Cosmetology Electives Instructor to teach various cosmetology classes. The role involves instructing students in advanced skills related to cosmetology and esthetics, maintaining expertise in current teaching technologies, and consulting with students during office hours.

EducationHigher EducationKnowledge Management

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Teach classes as assigned from the Cosmetology Department curriculum in one or more of the following areas:

Fundamental and advanced skills involved with becoming an entry-level make-up artist, including high-fashion make-up skills, special-event make-up, corrective make-up, and editorial make-up

Technique and maintenance for wigs and extensions

Instruction designed for students who have completed or are currently enrolled in the Cosmetology program:

Advance natural hair care skills and discuss career opportunities in natural hair care. Topics include: history of natural hairstyling, disinfection and sanitation, hair types, basic anatomy, and natural hair and braid sculpting techniques

Instruction designed for current and former students of the Esthetics Program and estheticians licensed by the State of California:

Focuses on the advancement of esthetic procedures. Topics include: chemical and mechanical peels, electrical modalities, body waxing, and speed waxing. Also, an introduction to medical esthetics and an exploration of career opportunities in this field

Instruction designed for students enrolled in or graduates of a cosmetology or esthetician program and/or licensed cosmetologists and estheticians

Introductory skills for creating semi-permanent eyelash enhancements. Will include types of eyelash extensions, eyelash perms, eyelash tinting, and techniques for application, client services, and career exploration

Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours

Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies

Perform other duties required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs

Qualification

California State Board LicenseTeaching college-level coursesCosmetology expertiseAdvanced teaching techniquesCultural competenceCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

A valid California State Board of Cosmetology License is required for the Duties and Responsibilities listed below

Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of related professional experience, OR any associate degree and six years of related professional experience OR the equivalent

Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom

Experience teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in basic and advanced hair styling, chemical reformation, hair coloring, salon management, competition hairstyling, cosmetician science, manicure science, and fashion concepts

Successful industry work experience related to the teaching assignment

Experience in teaching or preparation to teach college-level courses in cosmetology

Understanding and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college

Use and develop teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills

Organize and explain materials in ways appropriate to students with different abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural experiences

Develop instructional learning outcomes and develop methods for assessing students' achievement of these outcomes

Acceptance of the division's commitment to established academic standards

Benefits

Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.