Adjunct Faculty - Funeral Service Education

Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.

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LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the link.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is seeking qualified part time instructors.  All instructor positions require two years work experience; college teaching experience and industry certifications are preferred.

View information on the Funeral Service Education Program here.

Develop and teach a variety of instructional objectives and courses related to the funeral service education program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.  Evaluate and modify courses when necessary to meet the needs of the change in industry.  This program leads to AAS degrees in the funeral service education program.  This position reports to the Dean of Allied Health.

• Plan and develop a variety of instructional objectives and experiences appropriate to the funeral service education program goals including appropriate general education requirements for degrees and certificates

• Teach a variety of funeral service and education courses

• Employ a variety of teaching methods to meet a wide variety of learning needs and styles

• Develop and teach productive and constructive work habits, study skills, and core skills as identified by the college; and model the communication, computation, and human relations skills required for employment in funeral services fields

• Develop classroom and laboratory procedures, including safety, in accordance with identified local, state, and federal policies and procedures

• Collaborate closely with other funeral services faculty

• Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college grading requirements; evaluate student achievement in terms of curricular objectives as related to funeral services knowledge and practice

• Follow disciplinary procedures, as prescribed in college policy, and deal consistently and fairly with all students

• Participate in self-improvement activities and staff development in the assigned instructional area and technical field

• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of their area, including funeral services competency in areas of responsibility and current clinical competency, and relate specific applications to industry

• Assist in developing, expanding, revising, and updating effective program materials and department goals; assist in evaluation and review program for requirements for outcomes assessments, state and related accreditations

• Regular and satisfactory attendance and punctuality; other duties as assigned

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students, staff, and community from diverse backgrounds, including those whose native language is not English, and a commitment to a culturally diverse work environment

• Post the class syllabus and students' grades via the online course system (currently Canvas)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; must complete Master's degree within five years of appointment

• 2 years work experience as a funeral services provider

• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills

• Current license to practice embalming in Washington State or ability to acquire Washington State license within 6 months if licensed in another state

• Knowledge of current funeral services practices, laws, and regulations

• Ability to qualify for a WA state professional-technical certificate

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications

• Previous experience with an online course system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle)

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years experience in funeral service education

• Recent teaching experience using a variety of methods, including traditional classroom, didactic and/or clinical, individualized lab instruction, and collaborative group activities         

Compensation

Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The salary for part time faculty contracts shall be based upon the number of credits assigned the faculty member, the type of class taught, and the rates contained in the part time faculty salary schedule currently in effect and labeled Appendix B.

Step A ranges from $735.47 - $2,026.41

Step B ranges from $774.00 - $2,322.00

Step C ranges from $789.87 - $2,369.58

Step D ranges from $844.26 - $2,532.78

Step E ranges from $865.79 - $2,712.96

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment

• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment

• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal Authorization to work.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Executive Director of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.

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In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech's Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.

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