Full-Time Funeral Service Instructor

Responsibilities

• Develops the syllabus for each course assigned based on Pierce Mortuary College criteria.
• Provides the syllabus to the Academic Dean for review prior to distributing it to students before the first-class session.
• Teaches the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog and relates the instruction to careers and employer expectations.
• Prepare and grades examinations based upon course objectives and published exam schedule and returns all assignments in a timely manner.
• Implement evaluation for outcomes assessment and achieve established results while maintaining college standards of student satisfaction.
• Faculty members are expected to assist on campus with clinical and restorative arts labs.
• Works creatively in all classes taught to discourage students from withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention.
• Begin and end each class at the designated times, providing a full period of instruction.
• Provide tutorial assistance and academic advising to all students when needed.
• Leaves the classroom or laboratory clean, organized, and ready for the next user.
• Sets final grades for all students on the class roster accurately.
• Maintains attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy, maintains a separate record of attendance and grades that are clearly labeled and posted electronically at the end of the term.
• Call all students who are absent and submit written reports of pertinent information to the Academic Dean.
• Attends faculty meetings, professional development, graduation and other college events as required by the College.
• May need to travel to campuses based on larger events such as graduation and on campus requirements.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Graduate of an institution of funeral service education accredited by the American Board (ABFSE).
• Must hold current and valid state licenses as a funeral director and embalmer.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students, staff, and community from diverse backgrounds and commitment to a culturally diverse work environment.
• Must obtain a Indiana Funeral Director’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Perform on-campus clinical embalming in compliance with institutional guidelines and safety standards.
• Two years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or the ability to earn a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university within five years of their initial appointment date.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a licensed funeral director and 2 years’ experience as an active embalmer is preferred.
• Teaching experience.
• Credentials to teach science courses, in addition to mortuary science.