Instructor, Funeral Services

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four‑year degree.

• Instructional Delivery: prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.
• Classroom/Laboratory Management: manage classroom/laboratory environments to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.
• Curriculum Development: develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and relevance.
• Resource Management: manage equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for instructional activities.
• Student Assessment: assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support academic growth.
• Student Advising: advise students on academic matters and provide guidance to support their educational journey.
• Collaboration: collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.
• Meeting Participation: attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to academic planning and decision‑making.
• Promotion and Recruitment: promote educational programs, participate in student recruitment efforts, and support initiatives to retain students.
• Student Support: support student organizations and activities to enrich their educational experience.
• Industry Engagement: develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to facilitate student opportunities and program growth.
• Evaluation and Professional Development: complete program evaluations, engage in continuous professional development, and stay current in the field.
• Additional Duties: perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission and objectives of the institution.

Must have one of the following:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science from an American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) accredited institution.
• Associate degree in Funeral Services from an ABFSE accredited institution with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Natural Sciences, or related field.

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• Minimum of two (2) years of full‑time or equivalent (4,000 hours) experience as a Funeral Director.
• In addition, one of the following must be met:
  • At least two (2) years of work must have occurred within the last five years.
  • Two (2) years of teaching Funeral Service coursework at the post‑secondary level within the last five years preferred. (One (1) year of teaching experience equivalent to two (2) semesters full‑time or four (4) semesters part‑time – per State of Wisconsin Legislature Administrative Code TCS3 3.04)

Must have a current license as a Funeral Director/Embalming by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS).

Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success, Classroom Management, Planning/Organization, Content Mastery and Currency, Teaching Methodology, and Assessment of Student Learning Professional Contributions.

Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook), telephone voice mail system, and computer experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google.

• Online Information Management Systems – experience with INFOnline or other online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters.
• Blackboard – experience with Blackboard or other web‑based course‑management systems.
• Technology‑based Instruction – experience with technology‑based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch‑screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology.
• Emerging Technologies – experience with emerging technologies (e.g., social networking applications).

We are seeking candidates with flexibility to teach assignments to include any combination of the following:

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