Assistant Professor (Mortuary Science)
Assistant Professor (Mortuary Science)
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Number of Vacancies: 1
Area of Consideration: Open to the Public
Position Status: Full-TimeRegular Tenure Track
Pay Plan Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience
Salary Range:Commensurate with rank and experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Location: 5171 South Dakota Ave NE Washington DC 20017
Brief Description of Duties
The Mortuary Science department of the University of the District of Columbia is seeking a dynamic patron-centered individual with collaboration skills and experiences to support the Community College. The Assistant Professor Mortuary Science is a member of the Associate of Applied Science program and is responsible for teaching various courses. The individual reports to the Program Director for Mortuary Science. All core courses are held at the University of the District of Columbia Van Ness campus 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW. However there may be times the individual is expected to teach at more than one location.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Professor will teach Mortuary Science core courses provide laboratory and clinical instruction must have knowledge of human anatomy chemistry pathology and blood borne diseases recruit advise and assist with the retention of students and answer student inquiries in a timely manner. The Assistant Professor must also have knowledge of the safe handling and disposal of hazardous compounds and infectious waste laboratory safety requirements conduct a minimum of five office hours per week help to develop and teach appropriate online courses participate in the college governance process and college-wide committees participate fully in curriculum development and revision recommend textbook and other instructional materials assist in the development of an effective means of assessing student learning outcomes in accordance with the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) standards and advise the Mortuary Science Student Organization.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science degree or its credit hour equivalent and degree in Mortuary Science from an accredited program is required; as well hold a masters degree in related field or obtain a masters degree within five years of hire is required.
- Must be licensed or eligible for license in the District of Columbia.
- Applicant must have knowledge of current practices in the field and knowledge of all state/District and federal laws rules and regulations. In accordance with HR policies the candidate for the position of Assistant Professor must possess the following qualifications/experience.
Information to Applicant
Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.
Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insuranceand sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training(OPT).
Residency Preference:A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.
Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.
Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.
Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources only.
Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit:
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