Faculty, Funeral Services Education

Miami Dade College is now accepting applications for Faculty, Funeral Services Education. 

Duties and 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 

To learn more about this and other employment opportunities with Miami Dade College, please visit us at www.mdc.edu/jobs.