Mortuary Science Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 17,550 - 19,260; Part time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District is seeking a part-time Mortuary Science Instructor for Cypress College. The role involves teaching, providing support for student success, and demonstrating a commitment to diversity within the classroom.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree, a valid California teaching credential, and clinical experience in decedent care. Responsibilities include teaching and engaging with diverse student backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid California teaching credential.
• Valid California funeral director’s and embalmer’s license required.
• Graduation from an accredited institution of funeral service education.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mortuary Science courses as assigned.
• Provide support for student success in the program.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and equity in teaching.

Skills

Clinical decedent care experience

Commitment to diversity and equity

Teaching skills in higher education

Experience with marginalized groups

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in discipline

Job description

Job Title

Mortuary Science Instructor Pool-Part-Time

Department

CC Health Science

Location

Cypress College

Employment

Part‑Time

Work Schedule

Varies

Salary

$1572.67 – $1725.85 per lecture unit rate, $1572.67 – $1725.85 per lab parity unit rate, $1258.16 – $1380.60 per lab unit rate

Job Description

NOCCCD is now accepting applications for a Mortuary Science Instructor at Cypress College.

Special Requirements

• The award of all degrees must be verifiable on a legible transcript.
• If degree award date is not posted on transcript your application will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.
• Grade cards will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
• All degrees and coursework used to satisfy the required minimum qualifications must be submitted and from accredited postsecondary institutions.
• Evaluations of foreign degrees and/or coursework are required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree AND a Bachelor’s degree in the discipline or closely related discipline
• OR
• Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area;
• AND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Six (6) years of professional experience directly related to the assignment which must include clinical decedent care as a licensed embalmer
• Graduation from an institution of funeral service education accredited by the ABFSE.
• National Board Exam certification from the ICFSEB not later than the first day of the semester, as a condition of employment.
• Possession of a valid California funeral director’s license or acquisition of California license not later than the first day of the semester, as a condition of employment.
• Possession of a valid California embalmer’s license or acquisition of California license not later than the first day of the semester, as a condition of employment.
• Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated success in helping students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized groups, nontraditional students, speakers of other languages, and students with learning disabilities.

Posting Information

Posting Number: 2016614FT

Open Date: 06/08/2026

Close Date: 06/07/2027

Special Instructions Summary

This recruitment will remain active for a period of one year, from the position opening date. If there is no longer a need to fill, the position may be closed sooner, and applicants will be notified. This is a continuous recruitment to fill part‑time, and temporary faculty assignments on an as‑needed basis. The department will refer to this pool of part‑time faculty when the need to fill arises.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we ask that you do not contact the department directly. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Upload your resume and transcripts; applications submitted without all of the required documents will not be considered. The minimum required number of references for this position is one (1). The candidate selected for employment will be required to provide official transcripts and verification of experience prior to the first duty day, identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act, fingerprints and required medical certification pursuant to statute. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling [phone] at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

The policy of the North Orange County Community College District is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment, including but not limited to, access to its services, classes, and programs in which no person shall be unlawfully denied full and equal access to the benefits of, or be unlawfully subjected to discrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identification, gender expression, race, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or military and veteran status, or as otherwise prohibited by state and federal statutes, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.