Funeral Service Instructor

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Job Title:

Funeral Service Instructor

Job Requisition :

JR

Number of Openings:

0

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

FULL-TIME FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION TITLE:
Funeral Service Education Program Instructor

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The faculty member will provide course instruction for the Funeral Service Education Program. General responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• 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…