Adjunct Instructor, Cosmetology

Employer

Durham Technical Community College

Job Location

Main Campus

Located at: 1637 East Lawson Street, Durham, NC  27703
Main Telephone: 919-536-7200
Driving Directions

Salary Grade

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Job Reports To

Director of Cosmetology Program

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens:
Closes: 06/30/2025

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

This position may be required to work a maximum of a 16-hour work week as determined with the director to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours.

Employment Type

Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current North Carolina Cosmetology Instructor License 
  • Current North Carolina Cosmetologist License 

 Work Experience:   

  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching adult learners the skills of cosmetology 
  • Preferably post-secondary teaching experience in a community college environment. 
  • Minimum of two years’ continuous experience working in a salon environment as a cosmetologist

Preferred Qualifications

Position Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Adjunct Instructor in the Cosmetology Department.

Examples of Duties

  • Organizes program of practical and technical instruction, including demonstrations of skills required in cosmetology professions, and in-person/online lectures on theory, techniques, and terminology; prepares outline of instructional programs and studies and assembles materials to be presented.  

  • Instructs students in subject areas, i.e., use, maintenance, and the safe operation of tools and equipment. 

  • Instructs students in the significance of accuracy, sanitation, efficiency, resourcefulness and good work habits if obtaining employment or entrepreneurship as licensed Cosmetologist. 

  • Assigns lesson to students and corrects homework; administers tests to evaluate achievement of students in technical knowledge and practical skills; records results.  

  • Keeps records of daily attendance and student progress. 

  • Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques, such as lectures, discussions, or demonstrations; ensures use of classroom time is organized and that instruction and clean-up can be accomplished within the allotted time. 

  • Enforces classroom protocols, rules and regulations; maintains classroom discipline; utilizes effective classroom management techniques. 

  • Assists students to develop and implement effective study skills, practices and provide quality instruction at all times to students, teaching classes for the entire class period and properly covering the curriculum. 

  • Provide input to the Director regarding student outcomes; 

  • Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times; 

  • Report to the Director any issues, concerns, or problems as it relates to the curriculum, instruction or student conduct/behavior. 

  • Represent the college in a positive and professional manner at all times. 

Contact Info

Humanresources@durhamtech.edu 

200 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

(919) 807-7100