Adjunct Faculty, English

Salary: $0.00 Annually
Location : West Windsor and Trenton, NJ
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 202500034
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Liberal Arts
Opening Date: 06/17/2025


JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES
If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the "Community" feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton.
As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.
Reporting to the Dean, adjunct faculty provides assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success. MCCC is seeking Adjunct faculty member to support the Program. The position prepares and delivers classroom instruction for selected courses and serves as a valued member of the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities on both campuses is required for all MCCC positions.

• Teaches classroom lecture-style instruction, (includes using technology such as; automated presentations, computer generated slides, videos, college online interface).
• Assessment of student progress and success in the classroom and with individual course assignments.
• Advise students and mentor students through individual and group interactions
• Hands-on lab instruction and supervision.
• Ability to have final course grades calculated and submitted by the semester deadline as needed.
• Staff and support office hours for student consultation and tutoring.
• Delivery of course materials and maintenance of grades in the Blackboard Learning Management System.
• Teaching opportunities may include day, evenings, weekend classes
• Year round teaching opportunities available based on need.
• We encourage participation in professional development sessions to maintain engagement with our research-based curriculum.
• Salary / pay is based on instructional hours taught in the semester.
• Understanding and commitment to serving students from diverse backgrounds and readiness to share in an inclusive college community.
• Participate in required adjunct duties.

Are you passionate about teaching English and eager to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, dynamic community college environment? We invite dedicated educators to join our team as part-time instructors in our Reading and Composition Programs. As a part-time instructor, you will teach developmental and/or college level reading and writing courses designed to help students develop critical reading, writing, and thinking skills essential for academic success. Our program values diversity and emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and student-centered learning. We seek candidates available to teach day or evening at both our West Windsor and Trenton campuses as well as online.


Why join us?

• Engaged Students: Mercer County Community College students work hard to achieve their personal and educational goals. We are proud of our students!
• Professional Growth: we provide extensive guidance on curriculum and teaching methods as well as ongoing professional development opportunities to help you grow as an educator.
• Supportive Environment: benefit from a collaborative community that values your passion and creativity in the classroom.
• Union Membership: part-time instructors are eligible for membership in our adjunct faculty union.
• Professional Development Grants: Access grants specifically for part-time faculty to support your continued learning and career advancement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Master's degree in English, education, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Post-secondary teaching experience; experience teaching reading and writing at community college preferred.
• Experience with students from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Knowledge and experience with Blackboard learning management system or similar learning/advising management systems
• Willingness to teach at both our West Windsor and Trenton campuses. Daytime availability a plus.

CORE COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.

Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Gaining Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Mercer County Community College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.
Adjunct Faculty Benefits

• Pay rates per instruction hour - Minimum $1,009.00 ( per credit)
• Alternate Benefit Program (ABP) Retirement Benefit
• Life Insurance through ABP
• Long-term Disability Coverage through ABP
• Health and Prescription Plan (Employee paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Waiver for MCCC Courses
• Sick time - accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 40 hours per year
• Free Access to Fitness Center and Pool