Onsite Funeral Service Instructor & Lab Mentor

PIERCE MORTUARY COLLEGES INC; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce Mortuary Colleges Inc invites applications for a Funeral Service Instructor. The role focuses on delivering on-campus and online instruction, developing syllabi, grading exams, and advising students while maintaining accreditation standards and professional licensure requirements.

The candidate will teach, assess outcomes, supervise clinical labs, and travel for campus events as needed, with a commitment to diversity and academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Graduate of an institution of funeral service education accredited by the American Board (ABFSE).
• Must hold current and valid state licenses as a funeral director and embalmer.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students, staff, and community from diverse backgrounds and commitment to a culturally diverse work environment.
• Must obtain an Indiana Funeral Director’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Perform on-campus clinical embalming in compliance with institutional guidelines and safety standards.
• Two years’ experience.
• Requirements are commensurate with education and experience.
• Candidates from out-of-state must be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Develop the syllabus for each assigned course based on Pierce Mortuary College criteria, including learning objectives in behavioral terms.
• Provide the syllabus to the Academic Dean for review prior to distribution to students before the first class session.
• Teach the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus and catalog, relating instruction to careers and employer expectations.
• Prepare and grade examinations based on course objectives and the published exam schedule, returning all assignments in a timely manner.
• Implement evaluation for outcomes assessment and achieve established results while maintaining college standards of student satisfaction.
• Assist on campus with clinical and restorative arts labs.
• Create engaging classes to discourage withdrawal and maintain satisfactory retention.
• Begin and end each class at the designated times, providing a full period of instruction.
• Provide tutorial assistance and academic advising to all students when needed.
• Leave the classroom or laboratory clean, organized, and ready for the next user.
• Submit final grades for all students on the class roster on time.
• Accurately maintain attendance records in accordance with the Attendance Policy, keeping a separate record of attendance and grades clearly labeled and posted electronically at term’s end.
• Call all absent students and submit written reports of pertinent information to the Academic Dean.
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development, graduation, and other college events as required.
• May need to travel to campuses for larger events such as graduation and other on-campus requirements.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum design

Classroom management

Clear communication

Diverse populations

Teaching methods

Student assessment

Team collaboration

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ABFSE funeral service education

Job description

Pierce Mortuary Colleges Inc invites applications for a Funeral Service Instructor. The role focuses on delivering on-campus and online instruction, developing syllabi, grading exams, and advising students while maintaining accreditation standards and professional licensure requirements.

The candidate will teach, assess outcomes, supervise clinical labs, and travel for campus events as needed, with a commitment to diversity and academic excellence.