In-Person Environmental Science Adjunct Assistant Professor (Daytime)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.

Toms River (NJ)

On-site

USD 1,102,000 - 1,515,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension benefits

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ocean County College is seeking adjunct faculty for STEM - Adjunct & PT Teachers at the Tom's River main campus. Compensation is $950 per semester hour for AY26, with in-person instruction and semester-based scheduling.

Mandatory transcripts upload; residency required for NJ, NY, PA. Classes conducted in-person at the Tom's River campus; comprehensive teaching duties and policy adherence are expected.

Qualifications

Education - one of the listed master's or bachelor's options with related experience.
Prior teaching at high school or college level or trainer/ presenter experience.
Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
Recent technology experience as required by the position.

Responsibilities

Hold classes for all scheduled times and follow college policies.
Submit syllabus and outline 7 days before start; follow delivery requirements.
Attend department meetings and participate in committees as assigned.
Recommend textbooks or texts to the School Dean as appropriate.
Grade assignments and exams within 5 days; post final grades within 48 hours after last class.
Participate in student learning outcomes assessment as directed.
Follow attendance policies and Adjunct Handbook guidelines.
Manage Canvas shells, post grades, and communicate with students.
Complete related projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology experience

Education

Master's degree in discipline

Master's in different discipline + 18 graduate credits

Master's in different discipline + related experience/certification

Bachelor's degree + 5 years related experience/certification

Job description

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ

Job Type: Semester Based

Job Number: 202301078

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: STEM- Adjunct & PT Teachers

Opening Date: 06/10/2026

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: $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: Adjunct candidates must be a resident of the following states: NJ, NY, 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.

What You Will Do

Holds classes for all scheduled times; including the last scheduled class and adheres to and meets all established college teaching policies, guidelines and standards
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
May attend departmental meetings; and serve on search committees as determined by the School Dean, Dean of e-Learning and/or Vice President at their discretion
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
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
Participates in student learning outcomes assessment related to the adjunct's teaching assignment as directed by the School Dean
Adheres to all established College faculty and student absence and attendance policies, guidelines and requirements which includes the Adjunct Handbook
Prepares and maintains Canvas shells for assigned classes to include recording student attendance, posting assignment grades and exam grades, and communicates electronically to students
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.

Which of the following describes the type of Master's Degree (or higher) you currently possess:

Master's or higher Degree in this discipline
Master's or higher Degree in this discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in this discipline
Master's or higher Degree in this discipline, with at least 18 graduate credits in this discipline
Master's or higher Degree in this discipline, with at least 18 graduate credits in this discipline, and so on...

What subject area is your highest level of education?

Please read the following:While an adjunct position may be accepting applicants, there may not be an open course available for the upcoming semester. As such, it is possible that your application may not be reviewed until a hiring need is established. We are not able to provide any definitive timelines for this process, as it varies. As course assignments arise, we will reach out to interview and review your qualifications for the open course at that time.In addition, hired adjuncts join a pool of talent. Once hired, OCC cannot guarantee placement.

I understand that OCC is not able to provide any application status updates on Adjunct positions, and that once hired placement is based off enrollment and is not guaranteed.

What state do you reside in?