Adjunct, Mortuary Sciences

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Murray (UT); On-site; USD 1,100 - 1,300; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College (UT) invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member in the Mortuary Science program. Under general supervision, the instructor will teach evening and day classes and coordinate student clinical education with local funeral homes; some weekend availability may be required.

This pooled position reviews applications as openings arise and pays $1,056 per instructional unit. Candidates must hold ABFSE accreditation, a qualifying degree and a Utah license in funeral

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ABFSE-accredited Mortuary Science program.
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current funeral director and embalmer license in Utah or eligible for licensure; must obtain in Utah within two months of hire.
• Two or more years of work experience in funeral service; five or more years experience encouraged.
• Master’s degree to be completed within five years of hire if not already obtained.
• Three or more years teaching in higher education preferred.
• Proven ability to teach community college courses and develop online curricula.
• Knowledge of ABFSE accreditation standards and program assessment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach classes in the Mortuary Science program.
• Assist in supervising and maintaining the embalming laboratory.
• Assist in curriculum development and textbook selection.
• Incorporate modern teaching technologies in lectures and online learning.
• Develop and follow course outlines and syllabi.
• Assess and record student performance and submit grades timely.
• Maintain office hours and accessibility to students.
• Meet college and department deadlines and participate in activities to support accreditation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Diversity advocacy

Integrity

Mortuary Science knowledge

Relationship building

Working with diverse groups

Education

ABFSE Mortuary Science degree

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree (within 5 years if not completed at hire)

Job description

Under general supervision of the Mortuary Science Program Coordinator, the faculty member will teach various Mortuary Science evening/day classes and work with area funeral homes to coordinate student clinical education. Position may require faculty member to be available on weekends.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available.

This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.

• In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
• Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within in 30 days of hire.

• 1. Prepare and teach classes in the Mortuary Science program.
• 2. Assist in the supervision and maintenance of embalming laboratory.
• 3. Assist in the review and development of program curriculum including textbook selection.
• 4. Incorporate a variety of modern teaching technologies including the use of computers and multi-media in lectures, laboratories, and distance learning environments.
• 5. Develop, distribute, and adhere to a well-organized and appropriately detailed course outlines and syllabi.
• 6. Assess and maintain records of student performance in a timely manner including submitting grades on time.
• 7. Maintain regular office hours and be accessible to students.
• 8. Meet college and department deadlines.
• 9. Provide professional contributions to the Program, Division, School and College.
• 10. Maintain depth of understanding in the funeral service field through professional development and contribute to current knowledge of the discipline.
• 11. Assist in program recruitment activities.
• 12. Encourage community service and involvement among students.
• 13. Attend regularly scheduled meetings and workshops and participate in committee assignments.
• 14. Participate in new faculty orientation and training processes.
• 15. Develop and implement learning/teaching strategies to enhance the quality and effectiveness of courses.
• 16. Participate in program activities to maintain accreditation standards.
• 17. Develop and maintain relationships with clinical sites to be used by students when completing their clinical education requirements.
• 18. Coordinate student ADA accommodation requests following college policy and procedures.
• 19. Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the community college.
• 20. Accept other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1. Demonstrated ability to work in a team setting.
• 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 3. Commitment and ability to promote cultural, economic and ethnic diversity.
• 4. Integrity and high ethical standards and ability to engender trust.
• 5. A breadth of knowledge and experience in the field of Mortuary Science
• 6. Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• 7. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses.

You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment.

Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.

You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

• 1. Graduate from an American Board of Funeral Service Education accredited institution in Mortuary Science or Funeral Service Education.
• 2. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• 3. Current funeral director and embalmer license in the state of Utah or eligible for reciprocation of current state licensure. Must become licensed in Utah within two months after hire.
• 4. Two or more years of work experience in funeral service.
• 5. Five or more years of work experience in funeral service.
• 1. Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university. If not completed by the time of hire, then this degree must be obtained within five years of accepting the position.
• 2. Three or more years teaching experience in a higher education institution (adjunct or full-time) preferred.
• 3. Demonstrated strength in teaching community college courses.
• 4. Knowledge of curriculum development, assessments, clinical education and effective classroom management.
• 5. Knowledge of developing and administering on-line courses.
• 6. Knowledge of the American Board of Funeral Service Education accreditation standards including procedures for program assessment and writing accreditation reports.
• 7. Five or more years of work experience in funeral service.