Connecticut State Community College
Cosmetology Lecturer/Program Assistant
Connecticut State Community College, Enfield, Connecticut, us, 06082
Posted: October 30, 2025
Level: Community College Professional 12, 12-month, Special Appointment
Type: Temporary position
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Open until filled; priority consideration for applications submitted by November 12, 2025.
Location: CT State Asnuntuck, 170 Elm St, Enfield, CT 06082. This position is not remote.
CT State Community College Mission: Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data‑informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.
CT State Community College Vision: Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.
CT State Community College Equity Statement: Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti‑racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date: January 2026
Position Summary The Cosmetology Lecturer/Program Assistant is responsible for preparing and delivering cosmetology instruction, managing student records, and providing administrative support. The role’s primary goal is to ensure students receive beneficial learning opportunities that lead to professional success.
Example of Job Duties
Instruction and planning
Classroom instruction
Student records administration
Program support
Additionally, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.
Minimum Qualifications
Hairdresser/Cosmetician License in the State of Connecticut.
Associate’s degree in an appropriately related field together with up to two years of related work experience, OR
High School Diploma and hold a valid Hairdresser/Cosmetician License in the State of Connecticut for at least three (3) years with a minimum of four (4) years of work experience as a Hairdresser/Cosmetician, OR
High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and a valid Hairdresser/Cosmetician License in the State of Connecticut for at least three (3) years and minimum five (5) years of related work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
The chemical composition and properties of the substances hairdressers use and the chemical processes the substances may undergo to properly administer to clients’ hair.
Infection control protocols before and after client services.
Trimming, cutting, and shaving hair using clippers, scissors, trimmers, and razors (not straight edge).
Applying chemical setting, straightening, or curling solutions.
Using curlers, rollers, hot irons, and curling irons.
Applying hair color, dye, and tints.
Understanding and performing the latest hairstyles and trends.
Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Hairdresser/Cosmetician in CT for at least 3 years with at least 1 year of teaching experience.
Compensation and Benefits Starting Salary: $48,103–$51,331 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. Salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job‑related experience, and internal equity. The position may become permanent tenure track depending on funding, college needs and student enrollment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.
Selection Procedure Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted. Final selection will be made by the Hiring Manager.
Background Screening All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the IRCA and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a credit or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other protected class in its employment programs, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer CSCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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Level: Community College Professional 12, 12-month, Special Appointment
Type: Temporary position
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Open until filled; priority consideration for applications submitted by November 12, 2025.
Location: CT State Asnuntuck, 170 Elm St, Enfield, CT 06082. This position is not remote.
CT State Community College Mission: Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data‑informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.
CT State Community College Vision: Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.
CT State Community College Equity Statement: Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti‑racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date: January 2026
Position Summary The Cosmetology Lecturer/Program Assistant is responsible for preparing and delivering cosmetology instruction, managing student records, and providing administrative support. The role’s primary goal is to ensure students receive beneficial learning opportunities that lead to professional success.
Example of Job Duties
Instruction and planning
Classroom instruction
Student records administration
Program support
Additionally, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.
Minimum Qualifications
Hairdresser/Cosmetician License in the State of Connecticut.
Associate’s degree in an appropriately related field together with up to two years of related work experience, OR
High School Diploma and hold a valid Hairdresser/Cosmetician License in the State of Connecticut for at least three (3) years with a minimum of four (4) years of work experience as a Hairdresser/Cosmetician, OR
High school diploma (or equivalent) from a public comprehensive high school or vocational technical high school and a valid Hairdresser/Cosmetician License in the State of Connecticut for at least three (3) years and minimum five (5) years of related work experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
The chemical composition and properties of the substances hairdressers use and the chemical processes the substances may undergo to properly administer to clients’ hair.
Infection control protocols before and after client services.
Trimming, cutting, and shaving hair using clippers, scissors, trimmers, and razors (not straight edge).
Applying chemical setting, straightening, or curling solutions.
Using curlers, rollers, hot irons, and curling irons.
Applying hair color, dye, and tints.
Understanding and performing the latest hairstyles and trends.
Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Hairdresser/Cosmetician in CT for at least 3 years with at least 1 year of teaching experience.
Compensation and Benefits Starting Salary: $48,103–$51,331 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. Salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job‑related experience, and internal equity. The position may become permanent tenure track depending on funding, college needs and student enrollment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.
Selection Procedure Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted. Final selection will be made by the Hiring Manager.
Background Screening All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the IRCA and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and, when appropriate, a credit or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other protected class in its employment programs, etc.
Equal Opportunity Employer CSCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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