Adjunct Instructor- Nail Tech Program

Salary: $1,926.00 Annually
Location : Lewisburg, WV
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty
Job Number: AdjNail12823
Department: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 2/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Company Summary:
Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve!
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Adjunct Nail Tech Instructor who is passionate about cultivating the school's mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review in order to ensure successful development of each student. Because of our commitment to community, employment preference is given to residents who live in WV and the New River Community Technical College service area.
This position is an Adjunct position for the Greenbrier County Campus located in beautiful Lewisburg, WV and will report directly to the Dean of Technical and Workforce Programs. The position will work collaboratively with management, faculty and staff within the department and college to serve the best interests of the students.
Job Summary: Adjunct faculty members serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties.
Examples of Duties
Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
Summary of Core Responsibilities:

• Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of his or her specific field/discipline including the ability to evaluate and apply content.
• Prepare and distribute syllabi in accordance with established procedures and guidelines and follow the published final exam schedule.
• Be committed to professional development by keeping current in their respective discipline.
• Select and develop instructional materials; plan and organize instruction to enhance student learning; create appropriate assignments to encourage student learning, the development of communication skills, and higher-order thinking; and use available instructional technology, as appropriate.
• Use a variety of proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitate student mastery of the content.
• Meet classes as scheduled; notify the appropriate Chair or Dean in advance if they are to be absent, and, if possible, arrange for a substitute instructor or assignments for his or her class.
• Be accessible to students through e-mail, wireless/cellular technology, or scheduled office hours including arranging, when necessary, additional time for appointments.
• Provide students with constructive, encouraging, and corrective feedback.
• Evaluate student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student performance.
• Evaluate students based solely on their academic performance and respond promptly to student grade questions and/or appeals.
• Maintain accurate records of students' academic standing; promptly provide final grades, attendance, and other information as required by the administration.
• Respect the confidentiality of student information; refrain from discussing or releasing such information except within recognized limits.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in clear communication of subject matter to the students.
• Fulfill all requirements as stated in college policies and procedures including mandatory training.
• Attend and participate in all required meetings and exercise stewardship in the use of college facilities and materials.

Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong public speaking and or presentation skills

• A Current Cosmetology Instructor license is required.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:
Associate Degree
OR
Certificate of completion from a cosmetology school
Required Qualifications
Nail Technician
Minimum of four (4) years of full-time employment as a Nail Technician or Cosmetologist and a current Instructor Certification issued by the State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers. OR
A minimum of two (2) years of recent, related full-time industry experience and an Associate Degree.
Supplemental Information
Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values, and Vision of the College. Each employee's position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.
Mission
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.
Values
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. Our employees are expected to support and enact these values in our daily work.
Community

• Commit to the well-being of others.
• Model behavior that promotes unity.
• Demonstrate commitment to the College's mission.
• Promote a caring and supportive environment.
• Support continuous personal and professional growth.

Integrity

• Practice fairness and honesty.
• Uphold ethical, professional, academic, and financial standards.
• Ensure transparency.
• Be accountable.

Justice

• Respect the freedom and dignity of each individual.
• Respect and promote diversity.
• Promote positive attitudes toward each other.
• Provide equal opportunity for success.
• Prepare students and employees to work in a global and diverse environment.

Service

• Provide service to each other and to the community.
• Be a responsive member of the community.

Scholarship

• Pursue truth, learning and quality scholarship.
• Commit to increasing the knowledge of all individuals associated with the College.
• Foster lifelong learning.
• Maintain high standards in our constant pursuit of excellence.

Vision
New River Community and Technical College improves students' lives and enriches communities
This position is not benefits eligible.