Adjunct Faculty, Photography

Job Summary And Duties

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 diverse 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. Job duties Reporting to the Dean and Program Coordinator, 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 an 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.

• Deliver engaging and clear 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 and mentor students through individual and group interactions
• Develop and update syllabi, lesson plans, and course materials.
• Align course objectives with institutional learning outcomes.
• Provide hands-on lab instruction and supervision.
• Record attendance and timely grades and feedback for students
• Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development.
• Attend workshops and training sessions on teaching methods.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and academic standards.
• Participate in adjunct faculty meetings with course coordinator (once a semester)
• Staff and support office hours for student consultation and tutoring.
• Participate in required adjunct duties.

Supervisory responsibilities None

Working conditions Year round teaching opportunities available based on need. Teaching opportunities may include day, evenings, weekend classes Delivery of course content may be in-person, on-line and hybrid based on course needs. (Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities on both campuses is required for all MCCC positions and should be established with applicants) ADA and other requirements Positions in this class typically require: ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.