Gannon University-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Erie, PA
Educational Services

The College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences invites applications for a Program Director of Mortuary Science to begin August 2026. This is a 9-month Assistant Teaching Professor position, with primary responsibilities in Gannon University's undergraduate major in Mortuary Science, which partners with the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science for students' fourth year. The successful candidate will teach courses in Mortuary Science and their area of specialization, foster relationships with current and prospective students via advising and recruitment, connect students with funeral homes for internships and career opportunities, establish partnerships with other mortuary science schools, and should be able to integrate lived experiences into course content. Area of specialization is open, with preference for candidates with prior field experience in funeral service or mortuary science, as well as previous teaching experience and willingness to incorporate emerging technologies. There is an expectation of travel to other mortuary schools to foster partnerships and support culminating activities such as graduation.

  • Teach courses in Mortuary Science and area of specialization.
  • Foster relationships with current and prospective students via advising and recruitment.
  • Connect students with funeral homes for internships and career opportunities.
  • Establish partnerships with other mortuary science schools.
  • Integrate lived experiences into course content.
  • Engage in service to the profession and community.
  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in mortuary science.
  • Earned doctoral or master's degree in a related field.
  • Licensure as a funeral director and/or professional experience in the field of mortuary science.
  • Previous teaching experience.
  • Prior field experience in funeral service or mortuary science.
  • Willingness to incorporate emerging technologies.
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