(Fall 2026) In-Person Accounting Adjunct Associate Professor ($1090 per semester hour)

Ocean County College; Toms River (NJ); Presencial; USD 10.000 - 15.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Ocean County College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach in the Business & Social Science Department at the Main Campus in Toms River, NJ. The role is semester-based and requires adherence to established syllabi, policies and teaching requirements.

Responsibilities include delivering scheduled classes, preparing syllabi, grading promptly, maintaining Canvas shells, and supporting outcomes assessment. A master's degree or equivalent experience is required, with prior teaching valued.

Formación

• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recent technology experience as required by the position.
• Education requirements include master's or bachelor's with related experience/certification.

Responsabilidades

• Holds classes for all scheduled times; adheres to policies and standards.
• Adheres to course delivery requirements and submits syllabus/outline for approval.
• Attends departmental meetings and may serve on search committees.
• Recommends textbooks or texts for the discipline and assignment.
• Completes grading of assignments and exams within 5 days; posts final grades within 48 hours after last class.
• Participates in student learning outcomes assessment.
• Follows attendance policies and Adjunct Handbook.
• Manages Canvas shells for classes, records attendance, posts grades, and communicates with students.
• Performs related projects and duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Technology experience

Educación

Master's degree – discipline

Master's degree – other discipline with 18 grad credits

Master's degree – other discipline + two years related experience

Bachelor's degree – discipline + five years related experience

Herramientas

Canvas LMS

Descripción del empleo

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Semester Based
Job Number: 202301266
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Business & Social Science - Adjunct & PT Teachers
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

Adjunct Faculty provide course instruction in a manner that ensures student comprehension, retention of knowledge and positive and effective student engagement. This position demonstrates an understanding of course content, appropriate instructional and communication methods and the importance of following established syllabi and adhering to College policies, guidelines and teaching requirements.

Classification: Adjunct Association
Instructional Duration: Semester Based
AY26-27: $1090 / semester hour
Please Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must upload transcripts as part of their application. Incomplete applications, including those without transcripts, will not be reviewed.

What You Will Do

• 1. Holds classes for all scheduled times; including the last scheduled class and adheres to and meets all established college teaching policies, guidelines and standards
• 2. Adheres to course delivery requirements that are outlined in the official course description, master course syllabi/outline, class syllabi, and lab schedules as applicable; submits a course syllabus and course outline that must be approved by the School Dean seven calendar days prior to the start of class
• 3. May attend departmental meetings; and serve on search committees
• 4. Responds to invitations to make recommendations to the School Dean regarding the selection of textbooks or other required texts relative to the adjunct faculty member's appropriate academic discipline and teaching assignment
• 5. Completes grading of student assignments and exams within 5 days; submits final grades no later than 48 hours after the conclusion of their last day of class; remains available to students during the week following the posting of final grades as mutually determined by the School Dean and the adjunct faculty member
• 6. Participates in student learning outcomes assessment related to the adjunct's teaching assignment as directed by the School Dean
• 7. Adheres to all established College faculty and student absence and attendance policies, guidelines and requirements which includes the Adjunct Handbook
• 8. Prepares and maintains Canvas shells for assigned classes to include recording student attendance, posting assignment grades and exam grades, and communicates electronically to students
• 9. Completes related projects and duties as assigned

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• 1. Education - one of the following:
  • a. Master's Degree in the discipline;
  • b. Master's Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline;
  • c. Master's Degree in a different discipline, plus at least two years of directly related professional field experience and/or certification/licensure in the field of specialization;
  • d. Bachelor's Degree in the discipline, plus at least five years of directly related professional field experience and certification or licensure in the field.
• 2. Prior experience teaching at the high school or college level; or experience as a trainer or in conducting group presentations
• 3. Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• 4. Recent technology experience as required of the position.

Even Better If You Have

• 1. Prior exposure to online course study or a Learning Management System (LMS).

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to Adjunct Association Members:

Pension Benefits:

Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees. This position qualifies for participation in the Alternate Benefit Program. For more information visit:

Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver

*Must teach eight (8) consecutive semesters to be eligible for educational assistance*

OCC offers a limited tuition reimbursement for accredited graduate level courses as well as a limited non-credit OCC course reimbursement.

OCC credit course tuition is 50% off for all adjuncts and their eligible dependents.

Ocean County College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.

Employee Assistance Program:

OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.