Salary: $30.27 Hourly
Location : RSTC - 100 HWY 83, Evergreen, AL
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 08033
College/Division: RSTC-209300-Cosmetology
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Campus Location: Reid State Technical College
Position Summary
Scope
The Cosmetology Instructor (Adjunct) provides instructional services to his/her students in accordance with the respective approved curriculum on file with the respective approved curriculum and ACCS Plans of Study on file in the Office of the Dean of Instruction. This position description shall apply for all instructors, including instructors teaching special training for industry courses.
Authority
Adjunct Cosmetology Instructor is responsible to the Technical Division Chair.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities
At a minimum, the major responsibilities of instructors shall include:
- Planning, organizing, and instructing assigned courses in the day or evening on any Reid State campus as assigned;
- Maintain the appropriate professional licensure and/or certification for Cosmetology.
- Maintain supervisory responsibility for students during the hours they are assigned to the department, classroom or course.
- Maintain professional conduct in dealing with students, staff, administration, faculty, and the college community.
- Submit to the immediate supervisor a course syllabus for each course taught every semester.
- Provide classroom and laboratory instruction in accordance with approved course outlines.
- Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress.
- Provide for effective evaluation and assessment of the learning experience of each student in accordance with college policy.
- Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines.
- Evaluate and record student performance/achievement in a timely manner and provide prompt feedback to students to assure learning.
- Participate in the planning of effective long-range and short term goals for the department and college.
- Post and maintain appropriate office hours in accordance with policy.
- Provide course syllabi to and discuss with all students in each class assigned.
- Maintain updated course syllabi for all courses assigned.
- Maintain accurate class attendance and grade records.
- Assist with recruitment and placement of students to include visitations to high schools, community activities, college fairs, and job fairs, and distributing recruitment materials to community locations.
- Advise students in completing plans of study, course scheduling, and career advisement.
- Prepare all paperwork necessary for the efficient operation of the college for compliance with federal, state, local, and college regulations and directives.
- Maintain contacts with local businesses and industries within the occupational field to include documenting two business and industry visits each term.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; both written and oral; and work ethic.
- Develop, evaluate, and review curriculum with department chair and other faculty to ensure maximum student competency.
- Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials including classroom, library, and equipment through Division Chairperson to the Dean of Instruction.
- Assist the division chair with developing and managing a departmental budget in support of the Annual Budget.
- Demonstrate ethical behavior, loyalty, honesty, and integrity, both on and off the campus.
- Ensure safe environment for student learning.
- Adhere to and assist in implementing college policies, objectives and functions in accordance with the college philosophy and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the President, Dean of Instruction, or Division Chairperson.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree preferred.
- A diploma/certificate in cosmetology from a regionally accredited institution required.
- Current Cosmetology License from the Alabama Board of Cosmetologyrequired.
- Current Alabama State Cosmetology Instructor license required.
- Three (3) years successful full-time experience in the cosmetology field required.
- Teaching experience in cosmetology preferred.
- Ability to work with students on different levels in a lab/individual study situation.
- Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to work independently is required.
- Ability to deal effectively with students, other employees, and the public is required.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
As this is an online application system, please use an email address you regularly monitor, as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying.
Applicants must meet the minimum and required qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicant's responsibility. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
The applicant
must submit all the following as outlined:
- A completed official College employment application
- A cover letter addressing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
- The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
- A current resume
- Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
- Verification must include employment dates, job title, and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
- There is a form that can be used, which is available at , located under Documents,
OR
- A letter on official letterhead and including an authorized signature.
- Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
- If employed by the College, it is the employee's responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Community College from the institution(s) granting the educational credits.
- Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.
Applications must be filed online at: If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Community College (sbrown@reidstate.edu).
Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
Reid State Community College does not accept faxed, mailed, or emailed application materials.
Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.
Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.
The College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Part-Time position not eligible for benefits.