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Adjunct Professor, Mortuary ScienceUniversity of the District of Columbia • Washington, DC, US
Adjunct Professor, Mortuary Science

Adjunct Professor, Mortuary Science

University of the District of Columbia • Washington, DC, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Brief Description of Duties



The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. Incumbents must teach all assigned classes and hours as determined by semester course schedule; Incumbents will be required to prepare and deliver relevant curriculum to students using a variety of teaching methods to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract and hold office hours for student conferences (each 3-credit hour course taught requires one hour of student conference time per week);
  • Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans.
  • Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
  • Use the institution’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
  • Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
  • Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution.
  • Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and maintaining classroom control.
  • Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
  • Attend all meetings, ceremonies and official functions as specified by the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Community College Officer and/or Dean.
  • Attend one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the Institution’s mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system.
  • Meet with the Dean or Department Chair/Division Director as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development).
  • Adhere to University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics and student and staff conduct.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • The incumbent must have an Associates degree in Mortuary Science from an ABFSE accredited program and a Bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. *Candidates having AA degree and a Bachelor's degree should have experience working in the funeral industry.
  • Prior teaching experience or must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential, sound laboratory skills in the subject area, and/or corporate/industry training.
  • Have an active funeral licensure/ Morticians license from DC, or the ability to obtain a DC license.

In addition to the above minimum degree requirements, candidates in specific areas must meet the following criteria:

  • To teach the embalming courses candidates must hold a valid license that entitles them to practice embalming in the District of Columbia, plus have had sufficient training and at least one year of experience as an embalmer.
  • To teach mortuary management courses, candidates should have a valid funeral director's license or its legal equivalent and have had sufficient specialized training and experience in funeral service practice to enable them to give proper instruction.
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