Program Coordinator, Funeral Services Education - FHSW

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At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

Job Details:

Position Title: Program Coordinator. Funeral Services Education
Duration of Need: This Coordinator position is a three (3) year term beginning Fall 2025.
Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness - Emergency, Funeral, Bioscience and Clinical Simulation
Campus/Location: Lakeshore campus
Program Coordinator Allowance: As per Article 14.03 A 3 of the Academic Collective Agreement, a Coordinator’s allowance will be paid in addition to the successful candidate’s salary as a Professor.

About the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness at Humber:

The Faculty houses a wide variety of programs in health, wellness, and life sciences. This includes Humber’s long-standing leadership in Funeral Services Education, preparing graduates for professional licensure and practice across Ontario. With strong connections to regulatory bodies, industry partners, and community stakeholders, the Faculty is committed to advancing education in funeral service practice, bereavement care, and transfer/preplanning services through innovative curriculum, applied learning, and interprofessional collaboration.

About the Role:

The Program Coordinator, Funeral Services Education, provides academic leadership for Humber’s Funeral Director Class 1, Funeral Director Class 2, Transfer Service Sales Representative, and Funeral Pre-Planner programs. Together, these four programs encompass Humber’s cluster of Funeral Services Education offerings.

As Program Coordinator, you will:

• Provide academic leadership to ensure quality, integrity, and innovation across the Funeral Services Education programs.
• Lead curriculum development, program mapping, review, and renewal to ensure alignment with sector needs, Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs), and institutional goals.
• Act as the primary academic liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including faculty, students, advisory committees, regulatory bodies, and funeral service sector partners.
• Support student success and progression through advising, course navigation, and managing complex academic scenarios.
• Mentor and provide academic leadership to full-time and part-time faculty, supporting onboarding, pedagogy, and team communication.
• Contribute to the advancement of Humber’s vision for Funeral Services Education, including exploring future program pathways, continuing professional learning, and online/hybrid delivery models.
• Represent the programs at Faculty and institutional meetings, and support the Associate Dean with strategic initiatives, data collection, and academic planning.

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education:

• Full-time Professor at Humber or eligible for appointment as such.
• Licensed Funeral Director Class 1 (FD1) in Ontario, in good standing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time teaching experience in postsecondary education.

Experience and Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of the funeral services sector, including its professional standards, governance, and regulatory frameworks.

• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, academic coordination, and program quality assurance.

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to guide faculty teams and build positive relationships across stakeholders.

• Proven ability to support diverse student populations, with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful pedagogy.

• Superior organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance priorities across multiple academic programs.

• Capacity to represent the program and faculty with professionalism, integrity, and a forward-looking vision for the future of Funeral Services Education.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Consideration for Academic positions will be given to internal employees in accordance with the Collective Agreement (Article 27.11).

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S+ workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation
Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

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Position Type Program Coordinator

Work Locations North Campus 205 Humber College Blvd. Etobicoke M9W 5L7

Job Family Health Sciences

Duration of Need 3 years

Deadline to Apply August 29, 2025

Job Posting 8/22/25

Department Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness