Funeral Service Instructor

Funeral Service Instructor

Full‑time faculty position at Ogeechee Technical College. The faculty member will provide course instruction for the Funeral Service Education Program.

• Prepare a weekly planner for learning activities that align with the established Student Learning Outcomes for each course.
• Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills and knowledge of current procedures in course content.
• Review and finalize the course syllabi utilizing the Department and program‑provided templates.
• Review and finalize the Learning Management System (Blackboard) courses that are used to facilitate and support the student learning experience.
• Evaluate students' progress in attaining Student Learning Outcomes.
• Request and maintain supplies and equipment, as needed to support the learning environment.
• Submit required documentation, such as final grades, attendance records, or other student‑related information on a timely basis.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, TCSG, and accreditation standards.
• Establish a classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
• Advise students on academic and occupational curricula.
• Assess student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
• Participate in the program’s recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities.
• Assist in the budget process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classrooms/laboratories.
• Committee participation is expected, as well as other department, college, and community projects.
• Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning.

• Must possess an awarded bachelor’s degree, and be willing to obtain a master’s degree within 5 years of date of hire at OTC in any of the qualifying or related fields:
  Mortuary Science, Biology, Microbiology, Pathology, Psychology, Sociology, or Business Management.
• Must be a graduate of a Funeral Service Education institution accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
• Must be a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of Georgia.
• Must possess and demonstrate effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to student success initiatives.
• Three years of paid work experience working or teaching in the field.

• Prior college‑level teaching experience with evidence of effective and student‑centered instructional practices.
• Experience with the development and delivery of academic courses in both online and traditional modalities.
• An awarded master’s degree in one of the following qualifying fields:
  Mortuary Science, Biology, Microbiology, Pathology, Psychology, Sociology, or Business Management.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees, work experience, and the Commission on Colleges and University (Formerly SACSCOC) Faculty Credential Guidelines. The successful candidate may be asked to teach in various modalities (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online). The successful candidate may be required to travel to and teach classes at any Ogeechee Technical College location or oversee student learning experiences at approved clinical sites.

In programs that require professional licensure, an active, unencumbered license must be provided by the applicant during the interview process.

Commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement options, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

Open Until Filled.

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