Instructor Job at Clover Park Technical College
Clover Park Technical College Lakewood, WA 98499
$69,332 a year
Position Objective
Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) is seeking a highly-skilled and innovative instructor to build a supportive environment for adult learners in our evening program as they train for a career in Esthetics. The ideal candidate will be passionate about working with the program’s diverse student body, helping support the colleges work to cultivate an inclusive culture and campus climate by valuing diversity, sustaining an environment of belonging, and promoting equitable opportunities for all. The successful candidate will work to eliminate equity gaps and help students succeed in their chosen career path and in what is an increasingly diverse work environment.
Well qualified applicants should be enthusiastic about continuously working to keep curriculum relevant, researching and implementing the latest theories and practices in skin care to best prepare students to for the dynamic career that awaits them. Successful applicants will possess the ability to work on a dynamic team that is innovating modalities and technical instruction.
The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other faculty in the Esthetician program and carry out functions related to the position as described below. The candidate will work collaboratively with advising and other student services to best support student success. Additionally, the successful candidate will work collaboratively as an active participant in our shared governance processes.
Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from both our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovations and excellence and focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
This position's duties are performed in person on our Lakewood campus.
This position is represented by the Clover Park Federation of Teachers, Local 3913, AFT/ AFT Washington.
Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions)
Duty: Provide classroom and clinic floor instruction utilizing a variety of teaching techniques to prepare students for licensure and entry-level employment
Tasks include:
- Create, implement, and modify curriculum as required to meet learning outcomes.
- Maintain and manage classroom environment, equipment, tools and supplies.
- Create learning opportunities and instructional strategies for the course(s).
- Develop and complete student assessments.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of professionalism and mutual respect with students.
- Model professionalism and employability skills.
- Maintain accurate student and other records.
- Maintain a safe environment through instruction, policy and continuous evaluation of the learning, lab and realistic job training environment.
- Provide career guidance and job placement assistance.
- Assess and provide student learning feedback.
- Submit student grades in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Duty: Perform college support functions for the Cosmetology program and the college
Tasks include:
- Provide office hours for student advising.
- Participate on college committees.
- Participate in shared governance.
- Promote the Esthetics program and the college.
- Assist with student recruitment and retention.
- Attend staff meetings, division meetings, and program-related meetings.
- Attend and conduct program information sessions.
- Attend college events and other functions as directed.
- Provide and maintain program information/communication with the college community.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree, or three years of recent industry experience and one year teaching experience.
- Current Washington State Master Esthetician Operator’s license and Instructor’s license in Esthetics
- Demonstrated knowledge of current methods in the field.
- Minimum of three years of experience in industry.
- Competent in using technology when teaching. Technology may or may not include the use of iPads, internet, social media and Canvas.
- Current CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens card or complete training within 30 days of employment.
- Ability to pass a Criminal History Background Check.
- The ability to contribute to the college’s commitment to diversity fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Teaching experience, including career advising and curriculum development in cosmetology at a community or technical college.
- Experience in collaborative learning and team teaching.
- Experience teaching in an on-line environment, with such Learning Management Systems (LMS) as Canvas
Application Instructions
- Complete application
- Upload cover letter describing your skills and experience, and how they relate to the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications of this position
- Upload resume
- Upload unofficial transcripts of the highest earned degree.
- Complete Supplemental Questions
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
Official transcripts are required upon hire.
Supplemental Information
At this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.
Land Acknowledgement Statement
We acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit http://www.cptc.edu/diversity
Why we work for Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges
There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families, and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs, and committees that engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.
More than a paycheck
Clover Park Technical College offers much more than a paycheck. There is an outstanding benefits package that is worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of your base salary. We offer a full range of benefits that include multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage options for employees and eligible family members; choice of retirement and deferred compensation plans to save for the future; paid holidays, sick time, and vacation, reduced tuition, and employee discounts and memberships Employee Assistance Program and more.
Our History
Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation, and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA. Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting About CPTC.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.
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