The Aviation and Technical Education department at Utah State University seeks two individuals to fill non-tenure track faculty positions (95% teaching and 5% Service) in the Cosmetology program at USU Eastern located in Price, Utah. Estimated start date for both positions is July 1 and August 1, 2022.

The Cosmetology program at USU Eastern focuses upon student success and the students receive 100% of their instruction in a face-to-face setting with members of the Cosmetology instructor team. Students who complete this program are prepared to take the State Board Exam to become a Licensed Cosmetologist. Students gain experience in Cosmetology, Barbering, Nails, and Skincare. Students may also choose to complete the Nail Technician program, the Lash program, or the Barbering program. Students prepare a portfolio to use as they interview for employment. All graduates of the Cosmetology program are prepared to work in a full-service salon.

• Advise and recruit students (high school and adult)
• Maintain a productive and safe learning environment consistent with USU-Eastern and Cosmetology program policy
• Teach in classroom and laboratory environments using a competency-based curriculum that meets industry and state standards
• Assist with placement and tracking of students in work-based learning opportunities, related employment, and continued education
• Maintain program certification requirements as appropriate
• Develop, revise, and update curriculum in collaboration with the department faculty, staff, and program leader
• Share in coordination and serve on program, department, and college committees, program advisory committee, task forces, and working groups
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree required
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience in a salon setting
• Utah state licensed cosmetology/barber instructor

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a post-secondary environment, or teaching adult learners in cosmetology
• Bachelor’s degree 
• 5 years teaching

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently
• Good analytical skills and ability to use computers and other tools to make decisions
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Highly dependable and able to meet deadlines
• Consistently maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills while working with faculty and students
• Commitment to participate in professional growth activities and remain current in related subjects
• Exercise judgment, fact, and discretion in communication with students, faculty, college, and community, as well as secondary audiences
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing
• Demonstrate creativity, teamwork, and forward-thinking vision related to the university mission

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded in the Candidate Profile
2. Three professional references with contact information
3. Documents below to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
   1. Cover Letter
   2. Unofficial electronic copy of transcripts
   3. Teaching Philosophy statement (1-2 Pages) that clearly and effectively communicates your professional teaching philosophy as it applies to the field of cosmetology
   4. Copy of current Cosmetology/Barber License uploaded to the system 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  

The department of Aviation and Technical Education (AVTE) provides instruction to students seeking a certificate, or an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree. These innovative degree programs allow students to gain expertise in the fields of aviation, business, cosmetology, machinery, and technology. 

AVTE degrees are available in Logan, Brigham City, Price, Blanding, and Moab. Students are encouraged to enhance their education through hands-on application using specialized classrooms and laboratories throughout the state. Accommodations are made for those unable to attend class in a traditional setting through Utah State University's Distance Education program. Additionally, various industries and communities are served by career and technical (vocational) certifications offered through the Workforce Education division at USU-Eastern

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*Updated 08/2022