Funeral Service Instructor; s

Cape Cod Community College is a place of personal discovery, enrichment, and professional development for those just beginning the quest and for those at many points along the path of higher education throughout life. It is a caring, comprehensive institution that belongs to the people it serves and responds to their individual and community needs. Students attending Cape Cod Community College strive for personal excellence and graduates can be found in private business, the professions, and public service.

The students' education is the first priority at Cape Cod Community College. As a learning-centered community, we value a diverse population, open inquiry, and mutual respect. The College offers a foundation of critical and creative thinking, communication competency, and a global, multicultural perspective that prepares students for life and work in the 21st century. Our programs provide educational pathways that serve the varied social, economic, and demographic characteristics of our community with a distinctive focus on sustainability.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Funeral Service Instructor(s) will teach any one of the courses in the Funeral Service Program according to ABFSE accreditation requirements. The Funeral Service Instructor(s) will teach in-person from the Bridgewater Campus through hyflex technology (students in-person and via Zoom simultaneously). Classes will be offered during the Spring semester (January 15 - May 15, 2026) on weekdays (Monday-Friday) at various times, including day and evening options.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provide instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Select and develop appropriate materials and technology for class use.
• Assess student progress related to defined student outcomes.
• Maintain appropriate attendance and learner records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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• Graduate of an ABFSE accredited funeral service or mortuary science program.
• Maintain current and active licenses with the Massachusetts Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers as a Funeral Director and Embalmer if teaching in person or in your state of residence if teaching remote.
• Three years of current practice experience in funeral service/embalming.
• Skill in implementing active and collaborative learning strategies.
• Skill in measuring student learning outcomes and assessments, evaluating course efficacy, and improving student learning.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior college-level teaching experience in an ABFSE accredited funeral service or mortuary science program.
• Evidence of innovative use of evolving instructional technologies and learning management systems.
• Experience, appreciation, and commitment to working in a global, multicultural academic setting and to the mission and goals of a community college.

Equivalency Statement
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Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION
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Anticipated starting salary - Step I DCE Pay Scale;
Part-time, non-benefited. MCCC Unit Position.