"Faculty - Architecture (Tenure-Track)"

If 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 collaborative 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
The Architecture program offers an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year professional architecture programs and related fields. The curriculum emphasizes design thinking, architectural history and theory, drafting, digital tools, sustainability, and foundational technical skills. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, student-centered department and contribute to high-quality instruction, curriculum development, assessment, and service to the College.

The Faculty member in Architecture is responsible for teaching a full-time load of architecture courses; maintaining an active, inclusive learning environment; advising students; and participating in departmental, divisional, and college-wide service activities in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach a full load of lower-division architecture courses, which may include design studio, architectural graphics, drafting, digital modeling, architectural history, theory, and related subjects.
• Develop and deliver course content that aligns with program learning outcomes and transfer expectations.
• Incorporate current practices, technologies, and issues in architecture, including sustainability, building systems, and professional standards.
• Use inclusive, student-centered pedagogical approaches that support diverse learners.
• Assess student learning and participate in program-level and institutional assessment activities.
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic advising to architecture students.
• Collaborate with full-time and adjunct faculty on curriculum development and course sequencing.
• Participate in recruitment, outreach, and retention initiatives for the Architecture program.
• Engage in service to the department, division, and College through committee work and shared governance.
• Remain current in the field of architecture through professional development, practice, research, or related scholarly activity.
• Provide leadership in the coordination and ongoing development of the Architecture program, including managing program-level assessment initiatives; collaborating with and supporting adjunct faculty; developing, scheduling, and maintaining coherent course offerings and sequences; and strengthening articulation agreements and transfer pathways with four-year architecture and design programs to ensure student success and seamless transfer.
• Support the mission, values, and strategic goals of Mercer County Community College.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must have a flexible work schedule which would include teaching course loads on evenings and weekends.
• Will be expected to work on both campuses, JKC and West Windsor.
• Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities span both campuses for all MCCC positions.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: the ability to use a keyboard, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong foundation in architectural design principles and practices.
• Knowledge of architectural drafting and digital tools (e.g., CAD, BIM, modeling and visualization software. Specifically, Revit and Rhino).
• Understanding of architectural history, theory, and contemporary issues in the built environment.
• Ability to teach effectively in studio and lecture-based formats.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success in a community college setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and engage constructively in shared governance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Architecture or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach architecture courses at the community college level.
• Evidence of strong design, technical, or professional competence in architecture.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and student-centered learning.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional degree in Architecture (M. Arch)
• Professional licensure or progress toward licensure
• College-level teaching experience, particularly at a community college
• Experience with digital fabrication, sustainability, or emerging technologies in architecture
• Experience working with first-generation, underrepresented, or diverse student populations