Mortuary Science Adjunct - CGCC

Hourly Rate

Rate per Load Hour: $1,166.00

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule

Available classes to be staff are:

Location: Williams Campus

Course

Description

MSP 201

Mortuary Science, Sociology, and Religion

MSP 202

Embalming

MSP 203

Microbiology for Funeral Service

MSP 204

Chemistry for Funeral Service

MSP 206

Mortuary Administration II

MSP 207

Restorative Art

MSP 208

Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Issues in Funeral Service

MSP 211

Compendium 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

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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 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 Bachelor’s 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 Master’s 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

• 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 master’s 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.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

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