Tenure Track Faculty - Information Technology/Cybersecurity (FAC)

Mercer County Community College; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer County Community College in Trenton, NJ is seeking a tenure-track Information Technology/Cybersecurity faculty member. The role includes teaching a broad range of IT courses with emphasis on cybersecurity, contributing to curriculum development, and participating in college service.

The position may involve coordinating the IT program and engaging with local industry partners. The college offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional growth across two campuses, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• 2–5 years in IT/Cybersecurity/Networking or related field.
• Ability to teach IT courses and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Teach IT and Cybersecurity courses across day/evening/weekend/online modalities.
• Coordinate program activities and collaborate with colleagues across divisions.
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, and assessment.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and advisement.

Skills

IT principles

Networking

Cybersecurity

Teaching IT

Education

Master's degree in IT/IS/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

Cisco

CompTIA

Blackboard/Canvas

Job description

Tenure Track Faculty - Information Technology/Cybersecurity (FAC)

Mercer County Community College in Trenton, NJ

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000 - $82,700 per year

Category: Information Systems and Technology; Computer Science

Salary: $60,000.00 - $82,700.00 Annually

Job Number: 202600052

Department: Business, Technology & Professional Studies

JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES

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

Reporting to the Dean of Business and Technology Professions (BTP), the full-time faculty member supports student learning by effectively utilizing College resources, instructional materials, facilities, and educational technologies to enhance teaching effectiveness and promote student success. The faculty member will prepare and deliver engaging instruction for assigned courses within the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Program and serve as an active, collaborative member of the College community. The successful candidate should also be prepared to assume responsibility as Program Coordinator, if needed, and participate in departmental and divisional activities, including student advising, curriculum planning, program review, course and concentration development, program marketing, and College‑wide committee service. Additional responsibilities include participating in statewide technology initiatives with two- and four-year institutions and industry partners, serving on high school advisory boards, and developing and maintaining relationships with industry professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach a broad range of Information Technology courses, with particular emphasis on courses within MCCC's Cybersecurity concentration.
• Develop and deliver well‑organized, engaging course content, including lectures, assignments, assessments, and other instructional materials aligned with established learning outcomes.
• Employ evidence‑based and innovative teaching practices and integrate relevant technologies to enhance instruction and student learning.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback regarding academic progress.
• Support students beyond the classroom through scheduled office hours, timely communication, academic advisement, career guidance, and mentoring.
• Foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment that demonstrates respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College's students, faculty, and staff.
• Promote experiential and co‑curricular learning by supporting student clubs, professional activities, and other educational opportunities beyond the classroom.
• Teach day, evening, weekend, hybrid, remote, online, and/or off‑campus courses as assigned within the regular faculty teaching schedule.
• Provide leadership in the development, review, assessment, and continuous improvement of Information Technology and Cybersecurity courses, curricula, and academic programs.
• Participate actively in College and departmental service, including shared governance, curriculum development, course and program assessment, committee service, departmental meetings, and community outreach.
• Collaborate with faculty and colleagues across the Business and Technology Professions Division and the broader College community to advance departmental and institutional priorities.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and outreach initiatives for the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Program.
• Maintain currency within the discipline through ongoing professional development, engagement with emerging technologies, and continued connection to relevant academic and industry practices.
• Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities of a full‑time faculty appointment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS

The selected candidate is expected to begin employment in August 2027, at the start of the Fall 2027 semester.

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.

Final salary offers are based on the selected candidate's education, relevant experience, and placement on the Faculty Salary Grid in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

(Please note that assigned tasks and responsibilities on both campuses is required 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 & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of Information Technology principles and practices, with particular expertise in networking and cybersecurity.
• Ability to effectively teach Information Technology courses and communicate complex technical concepts to students with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to instructional excellence and student success within a community college environment.
• Ability and willingness to teach at the College's urban and suburban campuses, partner high schools, and other designated locations during daytime and evening hours and through in‑person, hybrid, remote, and online modalities.
• Ability to evaluate, adopt, and effectively integrate emerging technologies and innovative instructional practices into the teaching and learning process.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, with the ability to establish productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and other internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution.
• Candidates holding a BS degree in one of these fields may be considered; however, a master's degree in a technical field must be completed within five years of employment.
• Minimum of two to five (2 - 5) years of relevant, hands‑on professional experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Networking, or a closely related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Minimum of two years of college‑level teaching experience, with demonstrated effectiveness in instructional delivery and student engagement.
• Experience utilizing a learning management system, such as Blackboard or Canvas, to deliver course content, facilitate student engagement, and assess learning outcomes.
• Applied professional or instructional experience with Cisco and/or CompTIA technologies and enterprise systems architecture.
• Active industry‑recognized certifications, such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, or comparable credentials.
• Teaching experience within a community college environment.

CORE 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.
• Belonging: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Culture and Belonging: Working with situations involving different cultures/languages and responding to the ambiguity of unexpected/unfamiliar approaches.
• Student Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Mercer County Community College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re‑assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

Title IX Coordinator

The Title IX Coordinator oversees all complaints of sex discrimination and identifying and addressing any patterns or systemic problems that arise during the review of such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator is the central repository of Title IX knowledge on the campus, and is responsible for the design and implementation of education around Title IX for Mercer County Community College. If you need to report a sexual harassment/violence complaint, please reach out to:

Dekia Gray, Ed.D. Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator Mercer County Community College Office: SC 220 Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]