"Mortuary Science Instructor"

Job Summary

Develop and teach a variety of courses related to the Mortuary Science Program at Chandler Gilbert Community College. Evaluate and modify courses when necessary to meet the changing needs of the industry. This program leads to an AAS degree in the mortuary science program. This position reports to the Mortuary Science Program Director.

Essential Functions

Supervises and instructs a diverse population of students in a classroom setting; develops written syllabi/course outlines and course materials; evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students' scholastic records; prepares and grades assignments and exams, Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of occupational experience as well as a Bachelors degree in any field

AND

• past employer documentation
• licensed to practice embalming in Arizona
• licensed to practice funeral directing in Arizona
• a graduate of an ABFSE accredited program
• experience in funeral service practice
• experience in restorative arts

OR

One (1) year of occupational experience as well as a Masters degree or higher in any field

AND

• past employer documentation
• licensed to practice embalming in Arizona
• licensed to practice funeral directing in Arizona
• a graduate of an ABFSE accredited program
• experience in funeral service practice
• experience in restorative arts

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years work experience as a funeral services provider
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills
• Current license to practice funeral directing and embalming in Arizona State or ability to acquire Arizona State license within six (6) months if licensed in another state
• Knowledge of current funeral services practices, laws, and regulations
• Ability to qualify for an AZ state professional-technical certificate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications
• Previous experience with an online LMS (Canvas)

Special Working Conditions

Available classes to be staff are:

Location: Williams Campus

CourseDescriptionMSP 201Mortuary Science, Sociology, and ReligionMSP 202EmbalmingMSP 203Microbiology for Funeral ServiceMSP 204Chemistry for Funeral ServiceMSP 206Mortuary Administration IIMSP 207Restorative ArtMSP 208Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues in Funeral ServiceMSP 211Compendium for Mortuary Science

Depending on the needs of the department, may be required to teach:

• Evening and/or weekend classes
• 8-week and/or 16-week classes

May be required to instruct at multiple sites or locations.

May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs.

May be exposed to hazardous chemicals

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. If your masters degree is not in the teaching field, then please list the 18 graduate semester hours completed in the teaching field in your application materials.

MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.