Faculty - Chemistry

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

• Teach the existing General Chemistry lecture and laboratory courses.
• Participate in all department activities including advising and mentoring of students.
• Participation in curriculum planning, program review, service on College-wide committees, and a willingness to serve as course coordinator is required.
• Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing, utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Regularly evaluate courses to ensure that learning outcomes and assessments are appropriate and effective.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse learning institution; demonstrate commitment to teaching and working with a multi-cultural and multi-generational student body.

• Prepare and submit required documentation including course syllabi, student attendance, final course grades, and other information as requested or required by the college.
• Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives, and inform them, in a timely manner, of their progress.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend student-learning materials.
• Coordinate with the WWC and JKC Chemistry lab coordinators.
• Assist with departmental strategic planning and outcomes assessment.
• Advise students at both campuses.
• Participate in college-wide committees and campus activities.
• Adhere to all College policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professional growth within the discipline.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

• None

• Teach at the West Windsor Campus (WWC) and James Kerney Campus (JKC)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s Degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population
• Prior college level teaching experience in the area of Chemistry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Community College teaching experience.
• PhD in Chemistry
• Experience with online modalities and instruction in Blackboard.

• A strong commitment to teaching excellence and demonstrate a high level of professional accomplishment or scholarship in their field including demonstrated knowledge of current chemistry laboratory techniques.
• Must have a strong commitment to the comprehensive community college mission.
• Making students and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive student relationships.
• A passion for effective teaching, student advising, collegial involvement, and the ability to contribute to the educational mission of the College.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions, and participates in meetings.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; and the ability to read and interpret written information.
• 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.
• Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values, and respects diversity.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives and develops realistic action plans.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process, and makes timely decisions.

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.

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.

Formal Presentation: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups when given time to prepare; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.

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

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

Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

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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.