In-person Photography Adjunct Assistant Professor

Ocean County College; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 8,700 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocean County College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach in-person at the Tom's River campus. The role emphasizes clear instruction, syllabus adherence, and engaging students. Candidates must meet degree requirements and have relevant teaching or training experience. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

The position is semester-based and pays $950 per semester hour, with expectations for timely grading, course stewardship, and active participation in department activities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in the discipline or equivalent education options as listed.
• Experience teaching at high school or college level or as trainer/presenter.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Recent technology experience as required for the position.
• Prior exposure to online course study or an LMS.

Responsibilities

• Hold classes for all scheduled times and adhere to college policies.
• Prepare and submit syllabus and course outline seven days before start date.
• Attend department meetings and participate on search committees when assigned.
• Recommend textbooks or texts to School Dean as applicable for the discipline.
• Complete grading within 5 days and post final grades within 48 hours of class end.
• Contribute to student learning outcomes assessment as directed.
• Adhere to attendance policies including Adjunct Handbook requirements.
• Maintain Canvas shells and communicate with students electronically.
• Complete related projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Proven communication and interpersonal

Education

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 with two years related experience or certification/licensure

Bachelor’s Degree in the discipline with five years related experience and certification/licensure

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).