Instructor, Barbering

has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, classroom instruction and completing all duties associated with full-time teaching. Assigned classes may occur during the day, evening, and/or online with varying teaching locations including on-campus, dual enrollment, and Early College High School. This is a full-time position, reporting to LSCPA’s Creative Arts and Service Professions Department. Duties/Responsibilities Provide quality instruction Participate in college tasks, which includes but is not limited to, advising, recruiting, and tutoring Serve on departmental and college committees, perform community services, and participate in continuing educational and/or professional development opportunities Exhibit commitment and involvement in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum based on program, department and college goals and objectives Attend faculty meetings Maintain current knowledge, expertise, and safety in the subject areas of teaching responsibility along with broader higher education matters and trends Respond to students, faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner Occasional travel to various campus and/or conference, seminar locations Comply with campus policies and procedures Other related duties, as assigned Minimum/Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Associates of Applied Science degree in Cosmetology or related field Three years of related work experience in the Cosmetology or Barber field (may possibly be substituted for a portion of educational requirement) TDLR Barber license (may possibly be substituted for a portion of educational requirement) Work independently in the classroom Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Possess time management and communication skills Valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in Cosmetology Five years of recent experience working and/or teaching in the Barber field Teaching experience in higher education Teaching experience at a two-year college Supplemental Information Physical Requirements: Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials up to 25 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity are required to ensure effective instruction and safe supervision of students in classroom and/or laboratory settings. Work Hours: Full time hours, Monday – Friday, with possibility of some evenings, depending upon class schedule Working at Lamar State College-Port Arthur Lamar State College - Port Arthur, a member of The Texas State University System , is an open-access, comprehensive public two-year college offering quality and affordable instruction leading to associate degrees and a variety of certificates. The College embraces the premise that education is an ongoing process that enhances career potential, broadens intellectual horizons, and enriches life. Located in Port Arthur, an industrial and cultural center of Southeast Texas, the college offers freshman- and sophomore-level work in numerous academic and technical/vocational fields. The campus sits between the 1,000 and 1,800 blocks of Procter Street and Lakeshore Drive. The city has modern public schools, churches, shopping districts and recreation areas serving a community of approximately 70,000 persons. Principal area industries are oil refining, chemical production, shipping and shipbuilding. The metropolitan area, known as the Golden Triangle, includes the cities of Beaumont, Orange, Vidor, Port Neches, Nederland, Groves and Bridge City. All lie within 25 miles of Port Arthur and form the heart of the upper Texas Gulf Coast where approximately 350,000 live.