FT Cosmetology Instructor (9.5M)

FT Cosmetology Instructor (9.5M)

Salary

$49,324.00 - $68,571.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Smithfield, NC

Job Type

Full Time Faculty

Job Number

FTCOSIN-06022026

Department

Business and Digital Technologies

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Recruitment Range

$49,324.00 - $68,571.00 Annually

• Description
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Description

Summary

Must be able to explain and teach community college students from various backgrounds, cultures, ages and experience levels and provide comprehensive Cosmetology instruction in theories and technical applications. The position involves teaching and evaluating students in concepts and salon procedures as well as performing related work as required.

Knowledge & Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively with adult learners and to maintain good relationships

with staff and students.

• Ability to demonstrate competence in areas expected to teach.
• Ability to plan, organize and communicate quality instruction.
• Maintain student attendance records and NC State Board required records.
• Prepare lesson plans and activities; prepare and oversee student projects and salon operations.
• Administer text material exams and NC State Board mock examinations.
• Maintain cleanliness of class/lab areas.
• Maintain and supervise proper use of products, supplies, implements, and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

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. Maintain supervision, direction, and instruction of students in the classroom environment and clinic/lab areas. Must be able to work directly with the public effectively for services provided in Salon practicum. Requires the ability to use, operate, and/or handle a variety of office and salon equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Minimum: High School education or GED, Cosmetology license, and Cosmetology Instructor license. Ability to communicate with various levels of students through various mediums of instructional delivery.

Experience Minimum: Five years of salon experience.

Preferred: Two to Three years of teaching experience preferred.

Additional Information

Language Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.

Mathematical Skills

• Requires the ability to perform all basic math functions, as well as ability to average all units of measure and calculate decimals and percentages.
• Must be able to provide accurate data for Cosmetology department, NC State Board, and college records.

Reasoning Ability

• Requires the ability to apply principles, such as motivation, professionalism, and leadership.
• Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Computer Skills

A complete knowledge of computer technology as used in an educational environment is required. (Microsoft, BlackBoard, WebAdvisor, Discover Pro Cosmetology Software, etc.)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• NC Cosmetology License
• NC Cosmetology Teaching License

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

This position has responsibilities in classroom and laboratory environments to be conducive to learning. Requires a professional and educational setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan through NC Retirement System
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, and Voluntary Shared)
• Acceptance of 120 hours of annual leave transfer to JCC
• Paid Holidays
• Longevity
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Benefits
• State Employees Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Tojan Alliance Partnership Scholarships with the University of Mount Olive

For further information, please contact 919-209-2022

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Do you have a High School education or GED, Cosmetology license, and Cosmetology Instructor license and the ability to communicate with various levels of students through various mediums of instructional delivery?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five years of salon experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Johnston Community College

Address 245 College Rd.

PO Box 2350

Smithfield, North Carolina, 27577

Phone 919-209-2532

Website http://www.johnstoncc.edu/