Faculty - Architecture (Tenure-Track)

Faculty - Architecture (Tenure-Track) Salary $67,500.00 - $78,700.00 Annually

Location: West Windsor and Trenton, NJ

Job Type: Adjunct

Job Number: 202600004

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Arts & Communication

Opening Date: 02/13/2026

Description

Benefits

JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES

If youre 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

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge, skills and other characteristics: • 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 QUALIFICATION

• 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, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 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

CORE COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate 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.

10 Month Faculty Benefits

Health Care Prescription Drug Plan Dental Vision Retirement Savings Plan Optional Tax Deferral Plans (403b and 457b plans) Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Mercer County Community College Tuition Waiver Employee Assistance Program Recreation Pass to Colleges Pool and Fitness Center 14 Holidays 3 Personal days 10 Sick days per year Paid Jury Duty Bereavement Leave Military Leave Various employee discounts include Mercer County Community College Bookstore, Kelsey Theatre, NJM Insurance and Corporate Offers - "Best Pricing" to theme parks, theatre and sporting events.

Employer Mercer County Community College Address 1200 Old Trenton Road West Windsor, New Jersey, 08550 Phone 609-570-3270 Website http://www.mccc.edu