In-Person Daytime Chemistry Adjunct Assistant Professor

Ocean County College; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocean County College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to deliver course instruction in-person at the Tom's River main campus. Compensation is $950 per semester hour for AY26-27. Applicants must upload unofficial transcripts; official transcripts will be requested later.

Residency required for NJ/NY/PA residents. Position is semester-based and involves adhering to college policies and syllabi. Responsibilities include holding scheduled classes, submitting approved syllabi, attending meetings,

Qualifications

• Education as listed: master’s degree in the discipline or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience teaching at college/high school level or trainer/presenter experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recent technology use as required by the position.
• Prior LMS exposure or online course experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes at all scheduled times and adhere to college policies and standards.
• Submit syllabus and outline approved by School Dean at least seven days before class start.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in text selection discussions.
• Assist in textbook recommendations for the discipline and teaching assignment.
• Grade assignments and exams within five days; post final grades within 48 hours after last class; stay available to students post-grading.
• Contribute to student learning outcomes assessment as directed by the School Dean.
• Follow attendance policies and Adjunct Handbook requirements.
• Maintain Canvas shells, record attendance, post grades, and communicate with students electronically.
• Complete related projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technology experience

LMS experience

Education

Master's in discipline

Master's in different discipline + 18 grad credits in the discipline

Master's in different discipline + 2 years related experience/certification

Bachelor's in discipline + 5 years related experience/certification

Job description

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: $950/ semester hour

Please Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must upload unofficial transcripts of their graduate degree as part of their application. Incomplete applications, including those without transcripts, will not be reviewed. Hand-typed 'transcripts' are not permitted. Should a candidate move forward, official transcripts will be requested later on in the process.

Residency Requirement: In-Person adjunct candidates must be a resident of the following states: NJ, NY, or PA.

All adjunct positions, unless explicitly specified, involve in-person instruction; candidates must be able to conduct in-person classes at our Tom's River main campus location.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

1. Education - one of the following:
   • Master's Degree in the discipline;
   • Master's Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline;
   • 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;
   • 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.

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