On-Site Adjunct College Instructor - Funeral Service

$62,400 - $68,640/Yr

Pierce Mortuary Colleges - Jeffersonville, IN

Part-time - Entry Level

Jeffersonville, IN

About the position

The Adjunct Faculty Member at Pierce Mortuary Colleges is responsible for creating an effective learning environment for students through well-prepared classes, relevant assignments, and fair assessments. This part-time on-site role involves teaching funeral service courses, maintaining student records, and providing academic support, all while adhering to the college's standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develops the syllabus for each course assigned based on Pierce Mortuary College (PMC) criteria.
• Distributes the syllabus to the Academic Dean and to each student on the first day of the term through the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Teaches the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog.
• Prepares and grades examinations based upon course objectives and published exam schedule.
• Provides grades to all students by established timeframes.
• Implements evaluation for outcomes assessment and achieves established results while maintaining college standards of student satisfaction.
• Works creatively in all classes taught to discourage student withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention.
• Begins and ends each class at the designated times, providing a full period of instruction.
• Provides tutorial assistance and academic advising to all students when needed.
• Maintains attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy and submits written reports of pertinent information to the Academic Dean.
• Hosts at least 1 office hour per week.
• Attends faculty meetings, in-service meetings, and professional development sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Graduate of an institution of funeral service education accredited by the American Board (ABFSE).
• Current and valid state licenses as a funeral director and embalmer.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a licensed funeral director and 2 years' experience as an active embalmer.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Two years experience in a related field.

Benefits

• Part-time position with flexible hours.
• Competitive pay rate of $30 - $33 per hour.