Funeral Service Instructor- Full Time

Georgia Department of Revenue; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technical College is seeking a Funeral Service Instructor to provide classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction in the Funeral Services Education Program. Responsibilities include lesson plan development, student evaluation, and maintaining safety standards across classrooms and labs.

The ideal candidate will have a BA or higher, ABFSE accreditation, and Georgia Funeral Director’s and Embalmer’s licenses, plus at least two years in-field experience; willingness to pursue a master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Willingness to earn a Master’s degree within 5 years of hire.
• Graduate of ABFSE-accredited funeral service education program.
• Must hold valid Georgia Funeral Director’s license.
• Must hold valid Georgia Embalmer’s license.
• Two years paid work experience in-field within the past seven years.
• Excellent human-relations and written/verbal communication skills.

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 maintains supplies and equipment and helps prepare budget requests.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
• 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 ABFSE accreditation.
• Prepares appropriate curricula and non-traditional content/methods to achieve objectives.
• Prepares lesson plans, lectures, and course outlines.
• Ensures adherence to safety requirements in classrooms and labs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Master’s degree within 5 years

ABFSE-accredited funeral service education

Georgia Funeral Director’s license

Georgia Embalmer’s license

Two years paid in-field experience

Job description

Job Title:

Funeral Service Instructor- Full Time

Agency:

Columbus Technical College

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000003585

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Job Description:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous postsecondary teaching experience

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students– 706.641.5032, [e-mail]
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees– 706.649.1883, [e-mail]
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504)– 706.649.1442, [e-mail]

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.