"Adjunct Faculty - Digital Audio Production I"

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.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies and academic standards.
• Participate in adjunct faculty meetings with course coordinator (once a semester)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver engaging and clear lectures related to Audio Technology and the use of DAW's using Adobe Audition, DAW plug-ins, Analog & Digital Audio Consoles, Microphones, Speakers, Digital Audio Recorders.
• Develop and update syllabi, lesson plans, and course materials.
• Align course objectives with institutional learning outcomes.
• Stay updated with trends and changes in Audio Technology.
• Foster an interactive classroom environment group discussions and real-world applications.
• Provide hands-on lab instruction and supervision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Teaching opportunities may include day, evening, or weekend classes.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Audio Production, Communication, Film/Video Production or related field from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) or more years of experience teaching in Higher Education.
• Experience using Blackboard or similar Learning Management Systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Audio Production or related field from an accredited institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to deliver engaging, clear, and organized lectures.
• Ability to establish rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
• Familiarity with current trends in Audio Technology
• Skill in designing fair and rigorous assessments, including exams, essays, and 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.
• Effective use of instructional technology in the college classroom.