Faculty – Funeral Services Education

Tennessee Board of Regents•Memphis, TN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, term position, academic-year faculty appointment within the Department of Allied Health at Southwest Tennessee Community College. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. Assigned teaching duties may occur during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus. The role supports the program coordinator to help assure effective program operation. It may require teaching high school students and providing instruction at clinical sites. Related activities include instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Must be willing to earn a Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university within 5 years of hire.
Must be a graduate of a funeral service education institution accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
Must hold a valid Tennessee Funeral Director’s license.
Must hold a valid Tennessee Embalmer’s license.
Two (2) years paid work experience in the field within the past seven years.
Excellent human relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Previous post-secondary teaching experience

Responsibilities

Prepares and delivers lectures.
Serves as liaison between the College, faculty, program students (1st year and 2nd year), and all clinical sites and the site clinical instructor/liaison where funeral services education students are placed.
Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, assignments, tests, and papers; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, and others.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Maintains current license/certification in profession.
Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Participates in departmental and college committees and provides outreach service to the community.
Advises and counsels students in academic and career fields.
Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
Ensures adherence to Southwest Tennessee Community College and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.
May perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head/Dean.