Instructor - Mortuary Science

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York.

HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools : Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year.

The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students.

Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY.

With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community, applications are being accepted for the following vacancies for the Spring 2025 semester on the Faculty staff of Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York.

Hudson Valley Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Department : Mortuary Science

Instructor - Mortuary Science HV-FAC-9986

Full Time Probationary Spring 2025

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree with ability to obtain a Master's degree within five years of hire, and a graduate from an American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) accredited mortuary school.

Hold a current / valid NYS Funeral Director's License or the ability to obtain a NY License.

At least two years of recent, full-time embalming and funeral service work experience.

Two years' experience in teaching classroom and online format and demonstrate the ability to work successfully with students, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds.

Ability to teach online, hybrid, or traditional in person classes with a flexible schedule

including evenings and weekends.

Preferred :

The preferred applicant will possess experience with the ABFSE accreditation and

experience with program assessment practices.

Duties and / or Responsibilities : The full-time faculty-Mortuary Science reports to the Department Chairperson of Mortuary Science and performs the following duties :

• Provide quality instruction for face-to-face and online courses in Mortuary Science to include days, evenings, and weekends to a diverse student population in a manner consistent with the department's standards, accreditation standards, and with the content in the approved course outline and plan of instruction.
• Evaluate student performance and complete assessments as required by the College and ABFSE accreditation. Participate in program accreditation process, department planning and program review.
• Collaborate on curriculum and program development including creating, revising, and updating course projects, assignments, and assessments.
• At the direction of the Department Chairperson, perform duties as specified in the faculty contract.
• Other duties as assigned

The Salary for this academic year position is $52,000.00.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee's spouse and children free tuition waivers.

HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you're employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.

The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu / jobs to apply before the close date of November 11, 2024.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer