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Location : West Windsor and Trenton, NJ
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202300398
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Liberal Arts
Opening Date: 11/10/2023
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.
The Social Science Department, Division of Liberal Arts, is seeking a full-time tenure track instructor of Political Science to start in the next semester. Applicants should have an area of academic specialization in politics, government, us law, civics, or federalism. Applicants should have an area of specialization in American Politics with expertise in Public Law. Applicants should have experience using digital media in the classroom, and a successful record engaging students at the post-secondary level, and particularly the Community College. The successful candidate will lead a process to re-imagine and modernize the Political Science curriculum. Additionally, the department has participated in initiatives to engage students and the campus community on civic engagement as informed citizens. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in this endeavor and incorporate these goals into the curriculum.
Reporting to the Dean, full-time faculty provide 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 a full-time faculty member to support the Political Science discipline, and advocate for its important role in the Liberal Arts curriculum. The chosen candidate prepares and delivers classroom instruction for selected courses and serves as a valued member of the College Community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include classroom instruction, curriculum development, and student engagement.
In addition to teaching, service to the department and institution through committee work and other activities is required. Expectations include collaboration with colleagues and coordinators from across the college to support the shared goals of the Liberal Arts program and the college as a whole. A passion for effective teaching, student advising, collegial involvement, and the understanding of the comprehensive community college mission, all demonstrated through experience is a necessity.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Political Science, or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of three years successful college teaching experience in Political Science, civics, government, or a related field. Applicants in a related field other than Political Science may be required to demonstrate expertise in Political Science or adequate graduate level Political Science work.
Evidence of an understanding of best practices in college level instruction, student engagement, and the community college mission.
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree.
Three or more years of teaching experience at the Community College level.
Experience in developing curriculum and initiatives that support humanistic inquiry and the Liberal Arts.
Expertise in NJ state politics.
Core Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Student Service - Manages difficult or emotional student situations; Responds promptly to student needs; Responds to requests for assistance.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; communicates effectively to students in feedback, and collegially with colleagues.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Respects diversity.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
Faculty Benefits
Location : West Windsor and Trenton, NJ
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 202300398
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Liberal Arts
Opening Date: 11/10/2023
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.
The Social Science Department, Division of Liberal Arts, is seeking a full-time tenure track instructor of Political Science to start in the next semester. Applicants should have an area of academic specialization in politics, government, us law, civics, or federalism. Applicants should have an area of specialization in American Politics with expertise in Public Law. Applicants should have experience using digital media in the classroom, and a successful record engaging students at the post-secondary level, and particularly the Community College. The successful candidate will lead a process to re-imagine and modernize the Political Science curriculum. Additionally, the department has participated in initiatives to engage students and the campus community on civic engagement as informed citizens. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in this endeavor and incorporate these goals into the curriculum.
Reporting to the Dean, full-time faculty provide 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 a full-time faculty member to support the Political Science discipline, and advocate for its important role in the Liberal Arts curriculum. The chosen candidate prepares and delivers classroom instruction for selected courses and serves as a valued member of the College Community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include classroom instruction, curriculum development, and student engagement.
In addition to teaching, service to the department and institution through committee work and other activities is required. Expectations include collaboration with colleagues and coordinators from across the college to support the shared goals of the Liberal Arts program and the college as a whole. A passion for effective teaching, student advising, collegial involvement, and the understanding of the comprehensive community college mission, all demonstrated through experience is a necessity.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Political Science, or a closely related discipline.
Minimum of three years successful college teaching experience in Political Science, civics, government, or a related field. Applicants in a related field other than Political Science may be required to demonstrate expertise in Political Science or adequate graduate level Political Science work.
Evidence of an understanding of best practices in college level instruction, student engagement, and the community college mission.
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree.
Three or more years of teaching experience at the Community College level.
Experience in developing curriculum and initiatives that support humanistic inquiry and the Liberal Arts.
Expertise in NJ state politics.
Core Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Student Service - Manages difficult or emotional student situations; Responds promptly to student needs; Responds to requests for assistance.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; communicates effectively to students in feedback, and collegially with colleagues.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Respects diversity.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
Faculty Benefits
- Health Care
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Optional Tax Deferral Plans (403b and 457b plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Mercer County Community College Tuition Waiver
- Employee Assistance Program, Recreation Pass to College's Pool and Fitness Center
- 14 Holidays
- 3 Personal days
- 10 Sick days per year
- Paid Jury Duty
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Various employee discounts include Mercer County Community College Bookstore, Kelsey Theatre, NJM Insurance and Corporate Offers - "Best Pricing" to theme parks, theatre and sporting events.
