In-Person Adjunct Assistant Professor, English (Daytime)

About the role

This position provides course instruction ensuring student comprehension, retention of knowledge, and positive engagement. Responsibilities include adhering to established syllabi, submitting course syllabi and outlines for approval, attending departmental meetings, and participating in student learning outcomes assessment.

Responsibilities

• Holds classes for all scheduled times, including the last scheduled class, adhering to and meeting all established college teaching policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Adheres to course delivery requirements outlined in the official course description, master course syllabi/outlines, class syllabi, and lab schedules as applicable.
• Serves on search committees as determined by the School Dean, Dean of e-Learning, or Vice President.
• Makes recommendations to the School Dean regarding the selection of textbooks or other required texts relevant to the adjunct faculty member’s academic discipline and teaching assignment.
• Grades student assignments and exams within 5 days, submits final grades no later than 48 hours after the conclusion of their last day of class, and 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, including the Adjunct Handbook.
• Prepares and maintains Canvas shells for assigned classes, including recording student attendance, posting assignment grades and exam grades, and communicating electronically to students.
• Completes related projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: One of the following:
  • A Master’s Degree in the discipline.
  • A Master’s Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline.
  • A 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.
• Prior experience teaching at the high school or college level.
• Experience as a trainer or in conducting group presentations.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recent technology experience as required of the position.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's or higher Degree in English.
• Education: Master's or higher Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in English.
• Education: Master's or higher Degree in a different discipline with two years of professional related experience (research, literary field, etc).
• Education: Bachelor's Degree AND at least 5 years of directly related professional field experience (research, literary field, etc).
• No relevant educational/professional background provided.

Skills

• Ability to deliver instruction in person at the Ocean County College location in Toms River, NJ.

Benefits

• Pension Benefits: Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement for eligible employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver: Offers limited tuition reimbursement for accredited graduate level courses and a limited non-credit OCC course reimbursement. Credit course tuition is 50% off for all adjuncts and their eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program: Provides free and confidential mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

$950 per semester hour.

Schedule

Duration: Semester Based.