Adjunct Faculty - Digital Audio Production I

Posting number: 202400099

Department: Academic Affairs

Job classification: Adjunct Faculty - Digital Audio Production I

Posting type: External

Categories: Telecommunications, Education, Miscellaneous, Graphic Arts, Web Design, Higher Education, Communications, Arts, Design, Entertainment & Media, Education, Training & Library, Faculty, Instructor, Faculty - Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty - Other

Summary

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
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. Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities on both campuses is required for all MCCC positions and should be established with applicants.

• 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.

Examples of duties

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.  

Qualifications

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 designi