Funeral Service Education Technical Instructor (Full-time)

Columbus Technical College•Columbus, GA

About The Position

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Technical Instructor for the Funeral Services Education Program. This individual will be responsible for classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction along with preparation of lesson plans for classroom, lab, and the clinical setting. This position will also require evaluation of student progress in attaining goals and objectives; attend staff development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences, and ensure all safety and security requirements are met in trainings. This position is full-time/exempt. Please note the following information regarding this position: May be required to teach high school students May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County) May require travel Responsibilities: Prepares and plans for instruction and delivers instruction to students in the Funeral Service Education program; Develops program syllabi, goals and objectives; Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives; Requests and maintain supplies and equipment and help prepare budget requests. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports required by the program director. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area; Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional program and other issues; Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. Sustain American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) accreditation Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve objectives and goals of students. Prepares lesson plans, prepares lectures, writes course overviews and outlines Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.

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 Georgia Funeral Director’s license.
Must hold a valid Georgia Embalmer’s license.
Two (2) years paid work experience in-field within the past seven years.
Excellent human-relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Previous postsecondary teaching experience

Responsibilities

Prepares and plans for instruction and delivers instruction to students in the Funeral Service Education program
Develops program syllabi, goals and objectives
Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives
Requests and maintain supplies and equipment and help prepare budget requests
Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports required by the program director
Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area
Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional program and other issues
Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts
Sustain American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) accreditation
Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve objectives and goals of students
Prepares lesson plans, prepares lectures, writes course overviews and outlines
Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures