Adjunct Faculty, Funeral Service, Field Supervisor

Mercer County Community College • West Windsor and Trenton, NJ

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About The Position

Mercer County Community College (MCCC) is a publicly supported college dedicated to student success and seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus in Trenton, NJ, and a larger suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton. MCCC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including credit course tuition waivers for employees and their families. The College provides 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates. The adjunct faculty position involves preparing and delivering classroom instruction, assisting students in their learning process, and serving as a valued member of the College.

Requirements

• B.A. degree in related field from an accredited educational institution and licensed as a New Jersey Practitioner of Mortuary Science or a Pennsylvania Funeral Director.
• Must be willing to obtain a Master's degree within three years.
• Proven instructional experience and dedication to student success.
• Master's degree in related field from an accredited educational institution.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience.
• Prior teaching experience in hybrid and/or online classes.
• Community College teaching experience.
• Instructional experience teaching both in-person and online courses.
• Knowledge and experience with Blackboard learning management system or similar learning/advising management systems.

Responsibilities

• Teaches classroom lecture-style instruction, including using technology such as automated presentations, computer-generated slides, videos, and 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.
• Hands-on lab instruction and supervision.
• Calculate and submit final course grades by the semester deadline as needed.
• Staff and support office hours for student consultation and tutoring.
• Delivery of course content may be in-person, online, and hybrid based on course needs.
• Comply with current College policy and procedures related to COVID masking requirements, vaccinations, and weekly testing.
• Teaching opportunities may include day, evenings, and weekend classes.
• Participate in required adjunct duties.
• Supervise students throughout their program.
• Travel to funeral homes to supervise embalming observations and perform various other tasks.

Benefits

• Credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses, and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree