Funeral Services Instructor

About the position

Under general supervision of the Dean of Business and Public Services, will be responsible for the delivery of quality instruction and the coordination of the Funeral Services program. Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter being taught and holds valid teaching credentials as defined by SBTCE and SACSCOC criteria. Motivates students and enhances their learning and constructs effective test instruments that are measurable and congruent to established instructional criteria. Demonstrates knowledge in planning and organizing instructional activities.

Responsibilities

• Providing students with a course syllabus, grading/attendance policy, and other relevant information in a timely manner.
• Relating instructional practical examples and illustrations; pacing the instruction over the semester.
• Providing students with timely tests, returning test results in a timely manner, relating tests to course objectives.
• Following acceptable department and college grading policies.
• Participating in conducting a college student evaluation for at least one section for every course taught.
• Developing and maintaining course documentation; reviewing and selecting textbooks for courses.
• Maintaining audio-visual and/or other materials for courses taught through any medium.
• Being organized and well prepared for class; scheduling class and lab time effectively.
• Coordinating weekend and summer events and activities; ordering supplies for curriculum.
• Managing the budget for the program.
• Maintaining required office hours; publicizing office hours and availability.
• Referring students to other persons for appropriate assistance; maintaining appropriate records.
• Meeting with students in a timely manner; displaying sensitivity to students' needs and problems.
• Assisting with recruitment as required; assisting with job/transfer placement recommendations.
• Cooperating with or participating in projects/activities of other instructional and support areas.
• Serving effectively on college/community committees.
• Submitting reports in a timely manner; arranging physical environment for effective learning.
• Providing effective classroom/lab supervision; maintaining accurate records.
• Providing disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Developing an annual professional development plan in conjunction with the supervisor.
• Attending courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned.
• Writing manuscripts or presenting papers at conferences; completing research projects in the subject field.

Requirements

• An associate degree in mortuary science or related field.
• Graduate of an ABFSE program.
• Possess a South Carolina Funeral Director/Embalmer License or able to reciprocate to an SC license prior to starting.
• Minimum of three years of embalming and restoration art experience.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education, especially curriculum development and teaching methodologies.
• Knowledge of Funeral Services; accepted protocol for area of responsibility and knowledge of college mission, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the classroom.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, and students.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in mortuary science or a related field.

Benefits

• Valid driver's license required.
• May be required to teach evening and weekend courses at the main campus and off-campus instructional sites.
• May work additional hours during peak registration periods.