Faculty, Funeral Services Education

Job Details

Job Family

FAC - Faculty

Grade

N/A

Salary

$51,722 - $63,466 (Based on education and experience)

Department

Biology, Health, Wellness & Funeral Service

Reports To

Department Chairperson

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

FLSA Status

Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date

May 17, 2024

Job Summary

The faculty member will teach lectures and laboratories for students enrolled in the Funeral Service Education Program at the College. Teaching assignments may include morning, afternoon, and evening and weekend assignments. This is a full-time Faculty (FAC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides instruction for the CCC and AS in Funeral Services courses

• Evaluates, recruits, advises, and mentors Funeral Services students

• Participates in departmental and College affairs and serves on committees

• Participates in curriculum development and revision

• Assesses the curriculum against program, state and national standards

• Supervises field experiences and/or internships

• Prepares and submits student information to Department Chairperson

• Serves as a resource for faculty members and other program areas

• Serves as advisor to funeral service student organization

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree required. Associate's degree in Funeral Service Education from an American Board of Funeral Service Education accredited institution. State of Florida funeral service director/embalmer certification or ability to obtain State of Florida funeral service director/embalmer certification within one year of appointment required. Associate in Science degree in Funeral Services Education from an ABFSE (American Board of Funeral Service Education)

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

• One year experience in embalming

• Must be knowledgeable about ABFSE accreditation standards and applicable State and Federal Laws

• Must be knowledgeable with OSHA and Bio-Hazardous Waste Regulations

• Familiarity with and use of collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction

• Ability to function well in a technological environment and willing to use technological tools in instruction

• Possess excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills

• Demonstrated effective use of active learning techniques

• Previous curriculum development and recruitment experience a plus

• Must possess current knowledge of curriculum and methodology issues in Funeral Services

• Ability to work well with students, faculty, staff and the community

• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural environment

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments

• Start date for this Faculty position is anticipated on or before the start of Fall Semester 2024

• Doctoral stipend awarded in addition to base salary, as applicable

Preferences

• Preference will be given to applicants with College level teaching experience

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Equity Officer: Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs / ADA Coordinator / Title IX Coordinator, at (305) 237-2577 (Voice) or 711 (Relay Service). 11011 SW 104 St., Room 1102-1; Miami, FL 33176. EquityOff@mdc.edu