Job description

Monroe Community College is a unit of the State University of New York (SUNY) and is one of only nineteen community colleges across North America selected for board membership in the League for Innovation in the Community College. Founded in 1961, MCC prides itself on providing an affordable, quality education for more than 8,500 students in the Rochester area. MCC is a large institution offering over 100 programs across two main campuses, two specialized centers, and various community sites.

Monroe Community College expects and upholds equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging in our educational programs, policies, campus life, employment, and community involvement. We believe diversity enriches our lives and leads to understanding and appreciating our differences and commonalities. To achieve academic and institutional excellence, we actively recruit, engage, and retain students, faculty, staff, and community partners who represent the diversity of our region, nation, and world. MCC embraces inclusion and diversity, offering activities and programs to enhance the personal and professional development of faculty, staff, and students. The College welcomes candidates committed to MCC’s mission of access, academic excellence, and a desire to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Job Description:

Function of Position:

Tenure-track faculty teach classes, develop new educational materials, assist with curriculum review and assessment, perform professional duties, and participate in departmental and institutional functions, including department meetings and committee work. Tenure-track faculty report to the chairperson of the Law and Criminal Justice Department. Tenure-track faculty may be involved in the Paralegal Studies Program in some capacity. Academic departments are led by a peer who serves as a department chair for a three-year term. All tenure-track faculty are in the pool from which the chair is appointed. Faculty are responsible for preparing and teaching courses in the department and will be assigned to the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus. Tenure-track faculty may be expected to teach at another campus, extension site, or in an online, remote, and/or hybrid modality. 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 & Responsibilities:

Instruction & Curriculum Development: Teach Law, Criminal Justice, and Paralegal courses in accordance with departmental and college guidelines; develop lesson plans, instructional materials, and syllabi to support student learning and engagement.

Student Assessment & Support: Evaluate student performance, maintain accurate academic records, and support student retention and completion initiatives.

Classroom & Instructional Excellence: Create a supportive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment; integrate high-impact and innovative teaching practices to enhance learning outcomes.

Professional & Departmental Contribution: Participate in ongoing professional development, maintain subject matter expertise, and support department needs assigned by the chair.

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

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current admission to the New York State Bar.
• Minimum of five (5) years of legal practice experience.
• Ability to teach in-person classes on campus between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays, with occasional Saturday morning or weekday evening classes, as scheduled.
• Demonstrated proficiency with instructional technology.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Support for the mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Demonstrated respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field (other than a JD) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Past in-person college teaching experience of at least 3 years.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity, and college budget. This position has a range of $57,000 to $65,000 and is based on the mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

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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How to apply

Interested applicants must apply online and create an account by clicking here. Returning applicants may login to their Monroe Community College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ page for guidance using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

Applicants MUST submit the following documents* to be considered for this position:

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts*

*Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a completed credential evaluation comparing their foreign academic accomplishments to standards in the U.S.

Please note: As part of the application process, all applicants will be asked to provide the contact information for 3 professional references. References will only be contacted after interviews have occurred and only for applicants who are considered as finalists for the opportunity they applied to.< Monroe Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, religion, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees or in any aspect of the business of the College.