Funeral Service Education Instructor

Location: Clarkesville

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Job Title:

Funeral Service Education Instructor Agency:

North Georgia Technical College Job

Requisition :

Not Applicable (United States of America)
Compensation Details:

Job Description:

POSITION:
Funeral Services Education Instructor

LOCATION:

Clarkesville, GA

DESCRIPTION:

The Funeral Service Education Instructor will provide quality instruction and support for the Associate of Applied Science in Funeral Service Education program. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, student success, and continuous program improvement while supporting the mission and values of North Georgia Technical College and the Technical College System of Georgia. The instructor will provide classroom, laboratory, clinical, and online instruction in Funeral Service Education courses and participate in all aspects of program development, assessment, recruitment, accreditation, and student advising.

Major duties include:

Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with approved curriculum standards, course competencies, and Student Learning Outcomes Develop, revise, and maintain course syllabi utilizing approve NGTC templates

Design and maintain Blackboard Ultra course content that supports face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction

Utilize a variety of instructional methodologies and educational technologies that promote student engagement and achievement

Evaluate student performance through assignments, examinations, laboratory competencies, simulations, clinical evaluations, and other assessment methods

Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and student records in accordance with college policies and deadlines

Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that supports student success

Supervise embalming laboratories, restorative art laboratories, and funeral directing instructional activities

Ensure safe laboratory practices and compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, Formaldehyde Standard, Hazard Communication requirements, and all applicable health and safety regulations

Coordinate and evaluate student clinical experiences with affiliated funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, and other approved clinical partners

Monitor student competency and completion of required clinical experiences in accordance with ABFSE accreditation standards

Participate in curriculum development and continuous program evaluation

Assist with assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes Participate in accreditation activities, including preparation of reports, collection of assessment data, and compliance with American Board of Funeral Service Education standards

Assist with development and maintenance of program policies, student handbooks, laboratory manuals, and clinical documentation

Recommend instructional equipment, laboratory supplies, software, and educational resources

Assist with annual budget planning and inventory management

Advise current and prospective students regarding admissions, academic planning, graduation requirements, licensure pathways, and career opportunities

Participate in student recruitment, orientation, retention, graduation, and placement initiatives

Serve as a faculty mentor and provide academic support to students throughout the program

Serve on college committees and participate in institutional initiatives

Attend faculty meetings, advisory committee meetings, commencement ceremonies, professional development activities, and college events

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, healthcare organizations, and professional associations

Maintain professional licensure and actively participate in continuing education

Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution

Completion of an American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) accredited Funeral Service Education program

Current, active, and unencumbered Georgia Funer Director and Embalmer licenses or eligibility of Georgia licensure prior to employment

Minimum of three (3) years of professional…