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Utah State University

Cosmetology Staff - Part-Time

🇺🇸 Price, Utah 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $25 per Hour 💻 Teaching 🗓️ October 27th, 2026

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Utah State University is hiring a Cosmetology Staff - Part-Time. The role teaches and supervises students in the Cosmetology Program at USU Eastern in Price, Utah, in theory and hands-on lab settings across cosmetology and barbering, nail technology, and lash and eyebrow services. Instructors prepare students for professional licensure while mentoring them toward their academic and career goals.

Highlights
  • Teach theory and laboratory courses that follow the assigned curriculum, industry standards, and Utah licensing requirements for the discipline.
  • Develop semester-based lesson plans, assignments, and instructional activities that match program expectations.
  • Supervise, evaluate, and mentor students as they build technical skills and prepare for professional licensure, including guidance during client services in the lab.
  • Help students set realistic academic, personal, and career goals and understand how higher education connects to their long-term plans.
  • Keep accurate records of attendance, progress, and grades, and take part in on-the-job training to use Cengage digital teaching and grading platforms.
  • Hold a current Utah instructor license plus a current Utah license or permit in the discipline being taught (cosmetology, barbering, nail technology, or similar).
  • Preferred: five or more years of professional salon or industry experience and three or more years teaching theory, lab, or salon-based instruction.
  • Part-time, non-benefited position of about 29 hours per week, with hours and assignments varying by program needs.
  • Pay starts at a minimum of $25.00 per hour.
  • Applicants submit a resume, a copy of their Utah professional license, a cover letter, and a teaching philosophy.

Cosmetology Staff - Part-Time Full Description

Overview
Utah State University Eastern invites applications for knowledgeable, licensed professionals to support the Cosmetology Program in part-time, non-benefited staff positions. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to student success, strong professional skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff as members of the Cosmetology Program team.
Multiple positions are available in the following disciplines:
  • Cosmetology and Barbering
  • Nail Technology
  • Lash and Eyebrow Services
Hours, teaching assignments, and responsibilities will vary by position and program needs.
Candidates must have basic computer skills, including the ability to use email, internet search engines, and digital platforms. Candidates must also be willing to participate in on-the-job training to learn and use Cengage digital teaching and grading platforms as part of their instructional, supervisory, and mentoring responsibilities.
These positions are based at the USU Eastern campus in Price, Utah.

Responsibilities
  • Provide accurate, current instruction in theory and laboratory settings in accordance with the assigned curriculum, industry standards, and applicable licensing requirements.
  • Develop semester-based lesson plans, assignments, and instructional activities consistent with the assigned curriculum and program expectations.
  • Teach, supervise, evaluate, and mentor students to support their academic progress, technical skill development, and preparation for professional licensure.
  • Promote and uphold University policies, procedures, and professional standards.
  • Support students in making responsible, informed decisions regarding their academic progress and professional development.
  • Encourage students to establish realistic academic, personal, and career goals and provide guidance to help them achieve those goals.
  • Help students understand the value of higher education and its connection to their long-term personal and professional goals.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment that encourages collaboration, peer support, and productive relationships among students, faculty, and mentors.
  • Provide guidance and support to students during client services, including both theoretical instruction and practical laboratory applications.
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, student progress, grades, and other required academic documentation.
  • Participate in professional development activities, including on-the-job training, continuing education, seminars, University training, independent study, and other opportunities to maintain current industry knowledge and instructional effectiveness.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Current Utah State instructor license, along with a current Utah license or permit in the discipline being taught, as applicable to the assigned position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Five or more years of professional salon or industry experience.
  • Three or more years of experience teaching theory, laboratory, or salon-based instruction.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of experience and educational preparation.

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
  • Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
  • Utah State License: Upload a copy of the applicable Utah State cosmetology, barbering, nail technician, or other relevant professional license at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10"
  • Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
  • Teaching Philosophy to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary
Minimum $25.00/hour

University Highlights
As Utah's student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU holds R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, and enrolls over 29,800 students online and in person at 30 locations throughout the state, including residential campuses in Price and Blanding.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or law. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435-797-0122 or [email protected].