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.

• 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

• 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

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

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