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Assistant Professor of Political Science
Job Description
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.
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:
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:
Master’s degree in Political Science, or a closely related discipline.
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.
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.
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