Adjunct Faculty, Electronic Engineering Technology (ADJ)

Posting number: 202600037

Department: Academic Affairs

Division: Business, Technology & Professional Studies

Job classification: Adjunct Faculty – Electronics Engineering Technology

Posting type: External

Categories: Engineering, Education, Miscellaneous, Electronics, Higher Education, Education, Training & Library

SummaryIf 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, the Adjunct Faculty member provides instruction and support to students in the Electronics Engineering Technology program. The instructor facilitates student learning through classroom, laboratory, and applied technical instruction, effectively utilizing college resources, equipment, facilities, and educational technologies to enhance student engagement and achievement. Adjunct faculty at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) play a vital role in preparing students for careers in electronics, engineering technology, and related industries by fostering technical competency, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving skills while supporting the mission of the College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver classroom and laboratory instruction using a variety of teaching methods, instructional technologies, and the College's learning management system. 
• Assess and evaluate student learning through assignments, examinations, projects, and other course-related activities. 
• Advise, mentor, and support students through individual and group interactions, including scheduled office hours and tutoring. 
• Maintain accurate student records, provide timely feedback, and submit grades in accordance with established deadlines. 
• Participate in required adjunct faculty responsibilities, including meetings, training, and other assigned departmental activities.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that serves students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Not applicable

BENEFITS
See Adjunct Faculty Benefits at https://www.mccc.edu/hr/employees/benefits.shtml

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must have a flexible work schedule which would include teaching course loads on evenings.
• Will be expected to work on both campuses, JKC and West Windsor. 
• Salary / pay is based on instructional hours taught in the semester.
• Final course assignment is based upon sufficient enrollment and govern by faculty union guidelines.
• Teaching modality: In Person
• Tentative schedule: Fall semester (late-August to mid-December) and Digital Technology in the Spring semester (late January to early May) on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
• Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions.
  
  

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. Examples of dutiesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to deliver engaging, clear, and organized instruction.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback that supports student learning and improvement.
• Ability to address classroom challenges and adapt to changing academic environments.
• Proficiency in instructional technology and a willingness to adopt innovative teaching methods and emerging technologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success in a community college environment.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion and adherence to FERPA regulations.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.
• Knowledge of the discipline including interpretation and evaluation of the theories within the discipline.
• Ability to develop a rapport with the Dean, Program Coordinators, Faculty and students to ensure successful delivery of didactic and laboratory instruction.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited educational institution. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital electronics, including logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic, flip-flops, counters, registers, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Demonstrated ability to wire, test, troubleshoot, and document electronic circuits in a laboratory, educational, or industrial environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Two (2) years of teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Experience using Blackboard or other learning management systems (LMS) to support instruction and student engagement.
• Experience teaching or working in an Engineering Technology program emphasizing hands-on laboratory instruction, troubleshooting, instrumentation, and applied electronics.
• Professional or teaching experience in digital electronics, embedded systems, computer hardware, or related technical fields.

Supplemental informationTo 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.

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

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.

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.

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

Culture and Belonging: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches.

Student Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.


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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.