Business Law I Adjunct Instructor

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.

JOB DUTIES

• 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 or legal updates.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and academic standards.
• Participate in adjunct faculty meetings with course coordinator (once a semester)
• Participate in ABA site visit meeting with adjunct faculty (once every six years)

• Deliver engaging and clear lectures on topics such as contracts, corporate governance, business ethics, and employment law.
• Develop and update syllabi, lesson plans, and course materials.
• Align course objectives with institutional learning outcomes.
• Stay updated with trends and changes in business law.
• Foster an interactive classroom environment using case studies, group discussions, and real-world applications.

• None

• The current opening is for BUS 107 Business Law at the James Kearney campus is Trenton, NJ on Mondays and Wednesdays at noon until 1:20 pm. The successful candidate must be able to teach in person at this campus throughout the semester.
• Integrate all educational elements of MCCC BUS 107 Course Outline
• Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities on both campuses is required for all MCCC positions and should be established with applicants

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate (JD) or PhD in Business Law or closely related degree.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in business law.
• Maintain professional credentials in law and education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to deliver engaging, clear, and organized lectures.
• Ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
• Skill in developing and encouraging analytical and critical thinking through case studies and discussions.
• Familiarity with current trends, case law, and statutory changes in business law.
• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. business law, including contracts, corporate law, torts, intellectual property, employment law, and business ethics.
• Awareness of how business law applies to various industries and practical scenarios.
• Ability to use learning management systems like Canvas, Blackboard, Ultra or related systems.
• Skill in designing fair and rigorous assessments, including exams, essays, and case study evaluations.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to foster student improvement.
• Ability to address classroom challenges, resolve conflicts, and adapt to changing circumstances in a dynamic academic environment.
• Ineffective use of instructional technology in the college classroom.

• Secondary graduate degree in business Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).
• Teaching experience in an American Bar Association (ABA) approved college program.

CORE COMPETENCIES

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.

Diversity & Inclusion: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches.

================================================================

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.