Faculty - Aviation

Salary: $72,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location: West Windsor and Trenton, NJ

Job Type: Faculty

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Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Workforce Innovation & Urban Education

Opening Date: 02/26/2026

If you're exploring new career opportunities or seeking a dynamic and supportive work environment, consider Mercer County Community College (MCCC). As a publicly supported institution committed to open access and student success, MCCC strives to attract, retain, and support a highly skilled and collaborative workforce—our most valuable asset.

At Mercer, campus culture and belonging are celebrated, and our sense of community is deeply rooted in both our mission and daily practices. With two distinct campuses—the James Kerney Campus in the heart of Trenton and our expansive 292-acre West Windsor Campus just six miles away—MCCC offers the benefits of a robust institution with the close‑knit feel of a true community.

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive culture, employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes credit course tuition waivers for themselves, their spouses, and dependents—making higher education more accessible for the whole family. With 69 degree programs and 35 credit certificate options, there are countless ways to grow with us—both personally and professionally.

Reporting to the Associate Provost, the full‑time faculty member supports student learning by utilizing appropriate college resources, instructional materials, facilities, and educational technologies to enhance teaching effectiveness and promote student success. This position is responsible for preparing and delivering classroom instruction for assigned aviation courses and serving as an engaged and collaborative member of the College community.

• Teach lecture‑based aviation courses using various instructional technologies, including multimedia presentations, computer‑based tools, videos, and the College's learning management system.
• Evaluate student learning through assessments, assignments, and examinations, and provide timely, constructive feedback to support student success.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to students individually and in groups; demonstrate a commitment to serving students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Deliver hands‑on laboratory and simulation‑based instruction and provide active supervision during applied learning activities.
• Maintain regular office hours to support student consultation, tutoring, and academic guidance.
• Deliver instruction in multiple modalities—including in‑person, online, and hybrid—based on course and departmental needs.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and support the comprehensive community college mission, including access, equity, and workforce preparation.
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes, student advisement and placement, and departmental planning.
• Serve on college‑wide committees such as the Division/Department Personnel Committee (DPC), governance bodies, and divisional groups, contributing to institutional initiatives.
• Engage in leadership opportunities such as serving as Department Chair, Program Coordinator, or Grant Program Director/Principal Investigator as appropriate.
• Track and report student performance and attendance data using Microsoft Office and relevant instructional systems.
• Maintain current knowledge of aviation industry standards, regulations, and best practices to ensure instructional relevance.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

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• Must have a flexible work schedule which would include teaching course loads on evenings and weekends.
• Will be expected to work on both campuses, JKC and West Windsor.
• Final salary offers are based on the selected candidate's education, relevant experience, and placement on the Faculty Salary Grid in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions.