Faculty – Funeral Services Education
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.
We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!
Title: Faculty – Funeral Services Education
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Allied Health
Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a full-time, term position, academic-year faculty appointment within the Department of Allied Health. The faculty member is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The faculty member is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus as assigned. Supports the program coordinator to help assure effective program operation.
Please note the following information regarding this position:
- May be required to teach high school students
- May require to provide instruction at clinical sites
At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations.
Job Duties
- Prepares and delivers lectures.
- Serves as liaison between the College, faculty, program students (1st year and 2nd year), and all clinical sites and the site clinical instructor/liaison where funeral services education students are placed.
- Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, assignments, tests, and papers; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
- Maintains office hours for students seeking advice on class work, assignments, papers, and others.
- Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Maintains current license/certification in profession.
- Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Participates in departmental and college committees and provides outreach service to the community.
- Advises and counsels students in academic and career fields.
- Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
- Ensures adherence to Southwest Tennessee Community College and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.
- May perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Must be willing to earn a Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university within 5 years of hire.
- Must be a graduate of a funeral service education institution accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
- Must hold a valid Tennessee Funeral Director’s license.
- Must hold a valid Tennessee Embalmer’s license.
- Two (2) years paid work experience in the field within the past seven years.
- Excellent human relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous post-secondary teaching experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully an ever-growing student population.
- Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
- Skills in various computer software.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
A summary of our benefits can be found below:
https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.