In-Person ESL (English as a Second Language) Adjunct Assistant Professor

Ocean County College; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 1,080,000 - 1,538,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocean County College in Tom's River, NJ is seeking Adjunct Faculty to deliver course instruction in person, ensuring student comprehension and engagement. Adjunct instructors follow syllabi, meet teaching policies, and maintain Canvas shells.

Responsibilities include delivering classes, submitting syllabi, grading promptly, participating in assessment, and supporting student learning outcomes. A Master’s degree or relevant experience is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the discipline, or equivalents as specified.
• Graduate credits or related experience/certification as required.
• Experience teaching at high school or college level preferred.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to online course study or LMS required.

Responsibilities

• Holds classes for all scheduled times and adheres to college policies.
• Submits syllabi and outlines approved by School Dean prior to start date.
• Attends departmental meetings and may serve on search committees.
• Recommends texts to School Dean for courses as needed.
• Completes grading within 5 days and posts final grades within 48 hours after class ends.
• Participates in student learning outcomes assessment as directed.
• Adheres to attendance policies per Adjunct Handbook.
• Maintains Canvas shells for assigned classes and communicates with students.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology experience

Online LMS exposure

Education

Master’s Degree in the discipline

Master’s Degree in a different discipline with 18 graduate credits in the discipline

Master’s Degree in a different discipline with 2+ years related experience/certification

Bachelor’s Degree in the discipline with 5+ years related experience/certification

Tools

Canvas

LMS usage

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: $950 / semester hour

This is an in-person position, candidates must be able to teach in-person at our Tom's River location.

Ocean County College does not provide visa sponsorship.

• 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 as determined by the School Dean, Dean of e-Learning and/or Vice President at their discretion
• 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

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