Part - Time Instructor - Funeral Services - FY 2027
About The Position
The College of Southern Nevada is hiring a part-time instructor for its Funeral Services (FUNS) Program. Applications are considered as needed based on program requirements, and the posting may close early if the hiring need is filled. The instructor reports directly to the Health Related Professions Department Chair and indirectly to the FUNS Program Director within the Engelstad School of Health Sciences. The instructor teaches assigned courses in accordance with catalog descriptions and course outlines, meets classes at their designated times and locations, provides students with course syllabi, and maintains course records including syllabi, grades, and attendance. The instructor prepares and administers examinations, including final examinations, that measure achievement of course objectives and assigns student grades. Part-time instructors are encouraged to continue developing their skills, further their education, and contribute to the College and community through service activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, documented by official transcripts.
- At least five years of experience working in the funeral industry.
- For embalming or restorative arts courses: graduate of an ABFSE-accredited program; licensed Embalmer in Nevada; at least one year of embalming experience; and sufficient training to provide proper instruction.
- For funeral directing, merchandising, or funeral service management: licensed Funeral Director in Nevada and sufficient training in funeral service practice.
- For off-campus preceptors: a current, good-standing Nevada license to practice Funeral Directing, Embalming, or both; provide official transcripts and a copy of the state license.
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching experience in funeral services.
Responsibilities
- Meet all classes at the designated time, place, and duration.
- Teach assigned courses in accordance with catalog descriptions and course outlines to help students achieve course objectives.
- Provide each student with a course syllabus at the beginning of each course.
- Maintain course records, including syllabi, grades, and attendance.
- Prepare and administer examinations that measure students’ attainment of course objectives.
- Prepare and administer a final examination at the prescribed time that appropriately measures students’ attainment of course objectives.
- Assign grades to students.
- Continue developing skills, furthering education, and contributing to the College and community through service activities, as encouraged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
