Mortuary Science Instructor Pool-Part-Time

North Orange County Community College District; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

North Orange County Community College District is seeking a part-time Mortuary Science Instructor at Cypress College. This role involves teaching mortuary science courses on an as-needed basis, requiring expertise and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in the discipline, alongside necessary California teaching credentials. The role emphasizes helping historically underrepresented and nontraditional students excel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree and Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• Possess valid California teaching credential for community college.
• Six years of professional experience including clinical decedent care.

Responsibilities

• Teach mortuary science courses as needed.

Skills

Teaching in higher education

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Clinical decedent care

Education

Master's degree in discipline

Bachelor's degree in discipline

Job description

Mortuary Science Instructor Pool-Part-Time

This part‑time instructional position at Cypress College involves teaching mortuary science courses on an as‑needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent foreign degree AND a Bachelor’s degree in the discipline or closely related discipline.
• 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, including 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.

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.

Special Requirements

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

Non-Discrimination Statement

The North Orange County Community College District is committed to providing an educational, employment, and business environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, in accordance with federal and state law.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Undergraduate Transcripts with degree posted (may be unofficial)
• Graduate Transcripts with degree posted (may be unofficial)
• ABFSE accredited institution/program transcripts (may be unofficial)
• National Board Exam certification from the ICFSEB not later than date of hire.
• Valid California funeral director’s license or acquisition of license not later than date of hire.
• Valid California embalmer’s license or acquisition of license not later than date of hire.

Optional Documents

• NACES Evaluation of Foreign Degree
• Copy of California Community College Credential.
• Additional Transcripts I
• Additional Transcripts II

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1830 W. Romneya Drive
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www.nocccd.edu