Cosmetology Instructor

Ivy Tech Madison is currently accepting applications for a Cosmetology Instructor located at the Madison Correctional Facility. Come join our team!

General purpose and scope of the position

Help students to learn subject matter which will lead toward fulfillment of their potential intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth.  Directs, assesses, and evaluates the learning experiences of students along with assessing the effectiveness of academic area/s in which he/she is employed to teach.  Provide instruction needed for students to qualify for certification in the respective fields.

This is a full-time year round teaching position located at the Madison Correctional Facility.

Major Responsibilities

• Instruct and guide the class in an efficient and effective manner; provide hands-on training
• Maintain records of student attendance, academic progress and grades as required by the correctional facility, Ivy Tech, Indiana Department of Corrections and in compliance with the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology
• Prepare students for State Board testing and licensing
• Approach subject matter in a positive and enthusiastic manner.
• Begin and end classes on time according to IDOC, Correctional Facility and Ivy Tech schedules.
• Provide education services utilizing the materials and equipment required in the curriculum from the Certifying Agency
• Assess student learning according to Indiana Workforce Development Educational Functioning Level Assessment Policy, DWD Policy. (Where applicable.)
• Maintain records as required by the Indiana Department of Correction, the Correctional Facility and Ivy Tech Community College.
• Record student data in a Department of Workforce Development data base for National Reporting Purposes. (Where applicable.)
• Establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships with students, peers, and community leaders.
• Provide for the care and protection of Ivy Tech and Facility property.
• Attend meetings as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a valid state cosmetology license AND a beauty culture instructor license. Prior work experience in a correctional facility is preferred.

Pay and Benefit Information:

Pay range of$48,000 - $52,000 annually - depending on qualifications

Monday through Friday work week

For Your Health

• Medical plan options: choice of two plans, including one with a generous employer HSA contribution
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax deductions for medical, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance, plus additional life and dependent life coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits (whole life, critical illness, accident)

For Your Life

• Flexible hours
• Ample time off, including paid vacation of up to 17 days for new full-time staff, plus 8 paid holidays and winter recess
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bereavement, sick, and military leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Wellness program
• Tobacco cessation and health management programs
• Identity theft protection
• Travel assistance

For Your Future

• Retirement savings plan with 10% College contribution for full-time staff, plus the option to make your own pre- and post-tax contributions
• Deferred compensation plan
• Financial concierge team to improve and maintain your financial well-being
• Tuition reimbursement for employees
• Fee remission for tuition and textbooks for employees, spouses, and legal dependents — 15 credit hours for full-time
• Paid professional development, including workshops, conferences, meetings, and seminars

More Perks*

• Gym discounts
• Employee recognition and awards
• Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices
• Ivy Tech qualifies as an eligible employer under the DOL public service loan forgiveness program

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.