Adjunct Faculty, Business Law - Monroe Community College - Military veterans preferred

Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Adjunct Posted On: Thu Apr 3 2025 Job Description:

Function of Position:

Adjunct faculty prepare and teach courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Candidates for this position must be able to teach classes on campus weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Classes may be assigned for the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, or remote or hybrid modality, as needed. Adjunct faculty for this position report to the chairperson of the Business Administration Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge
• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in Business Law as per guidelines set by the department and Monroe Community College
• Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available
• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement
• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus/Outlines in accordance with department and College guidelines
• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner
• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives
• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning
• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate
• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development
• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow
• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree or higher in Law, or a Juris Doctor, from a regionally-accredited higher education institution
• Ability to develop and teach Business Law courses
• Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing)
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of a comprehensive community college.
• Evidence of proficiency with technology
• Commitment to continued professional growth

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the college level
• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses
• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies
• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching
• Experience with computerized student record management
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Pay Rate for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026: Determined on adjunct rank and ranges from $1,217- $1,484 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.

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