Online Physics Adjunct Assistant Professor

Ocean County College; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 1,080,000 - 1,538,000; Part time

Job summary

Ocean County College seeks an online Adjunct Faculty member to deliver distance learning courses and engage students for strong understanding and retention.

The role supports semester-based instruction, adheres to college guidelines, and requires timely grading and ongoing assessment of student outcomes. Residency is limited to NJ, NY, PA or FL with no visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Education options listed; choose one of four paths.
• Experience teaching at the high school or college level.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recent technology experience as required.

Responsibilities

• Manages and facilitates class activities and adheres to college policies.
• Adheres to guidelines for online learning and online/hybrid instruction.
• May attend departmental meetings and serve on search committees as directed.
• Responds to textbook selection discussions as directed by the School Dean and Dean of e-Learning.
• Submits final grades no later than 48 hours after the end of the last class day.
• Participates in student learning outcomes assessment as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Distance learning teaching

Instructional delivery

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 at least two years of related professional field experience

Bachelor's Degree in the discipline with at least five years related professional field experience and certification/licensure

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Adjunct Faculty provide online 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 methods for delivering content via current distance learning technology; and evidence of pedagogical and technological acumen that includes robust instruction and communication practices.

Classification: Adjunct Association-Instructional

Modality: Distance Learning

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: Online Adjunct candidates must be a resident of the following states: NJ, NY, PA, or FL. This is for legal compliance purposes and is non-negotiable.

Ocean County College does not provide visa sponsorship.

• Manages and facilitates class activities and adheres to and meets all established college policies
• Adheres to Ocean County College guidelines and standards for online and online/hybrid learning
• May attend departmental meetings; and serve on search committees as determined by the School Dean, Dean of eLearning and/or Vice President at their discretion
• Responds to invitations to make recommendations to the School Dean and Dean of e-Learning regarding the selection of textbooks or other required texts relative to the adjunct faculty member’s appropriate academic discipline and teaching assignment
• 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, Dean of e-Learning and/or Vice President and the adjunct faculty member
• Participates in student learning outcomes assessment related to the adjunct’s teaching assignment as directed by the School Dean, Dean of e-Learning and/or Vice President at their discretion
• Adheres to all established College absence and attendance policies, guidelines and requirements which includes the Adjunct Handbook
• Completes related projects and duties as assigned

• 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.
• Prior experience teaching at the high school or college level; or experience as a trainer or in conducting group presentations
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recent technology experience as required of the position.
• 1. Doctorate Degree
• 2. One year of experience using Learning Management Systems
• 3. Two years distance learning teaching experience