Instructor, Mortuary Science Program - Allied Health Sciences - Nassau Community College

Nassau Community College (NCC), a member of the State University of NY (SUNY) system of Colleges and Universities, is a diverse and multi-cultural campus. NCC provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital, or veteran status. NCC promotes positive efforts in recruitment to achieve equity and inclusion and is conducting a search to fill anticipated staff and administrative vacancies.

All vacancies are filled pending budget approval.

Nassau Community College invites applications for a FT Instructor position. The successful candidate will:

• teach courses, including but not limited to the Mortuary Science Program of Study;
• plan and deliver curriculum in classrooms, laboratories and/or practicums ensuring that students acquire essential skill sets and objectives stated in departmental course outlines;
• ensure instruction is meaningful and assessment-based so students may be observed and evaluated;
• monitor the students' progress, keep grade records and must provide relevant assessment data to the department in a timely manner;
• use appropriate terminology, and technology to communicate with students and provide academic support;
• comply with College policies and procedures; and
• meet all current and future contractual obligations and maintain a positive and professional learning/ work environment for students, faculty and staff.

The successful candidate will possess:

• a New York State Funeral Director's License; and
• adegree from an American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) accredited Mortuary Science Program; and
• a Master's Degree in administration, management or science from a regionally accredited college or university or degree must be earned within five (5) years of appointment; and
• two (2) yearsclassroom teaching experience in an ABFSE accredited Mortuary Science Associate or Bachelor's degree program; and
• two (2) years clinical teaching experience in embalming and restorative techniques in an Associate or Bachelor's program; and
• recent work experience as a licensed funeral director.

All Faculty are also required to have experience with the College's current Learning Management, E-mail, and Video Conferencing Systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite of Products.

Please note, all certifications/licenses must be current and valid, and all academic degrees/certificates must be from accredited U.S colleges/universities.

All Faculty must meet the College's minimum qualifications to teach distance learning courses.

In addition, the successful candidate will preferably have a Master's degree in Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, or a related field; as well as teaching experience.

The current negotiated salary as stated in the collective bargaining agreement for this position is $66,173.00.