In-person Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fine Arts

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 outlines, attending departmental meetings, and responding to textbook recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Holds classes for all scheduled times, adhering to and meeting all established college teaching policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Adheres to course delivery requirements outlined in course descriptions, master course syllabi, class syllabi, and lab schedules; submits approved course syllabi and outlines.
• Attends departmental meetings and serves on search committees as determined by the School Dean, Dean of e-Learning, or Vice President.
• Makes recommendations to the School Dean regarding 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 grade posting.
• 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 with 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.
• Preferred Education: A Bachelor's Degree in the discipline, plus at least five years of directly related professional field experience and certification or licensure in the field.
• Experience: Prior experience teaching at the high school or college level; or experience as a trainer or in conducting group presentations.
• Skills: Proven communication and interpersonal skills; recent technology experience as required of the position.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's or higher Degree in Fine Arts or an arts subject;
  • Master's or higher Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in Fine Arts/arts subject;
  • Master's or higher Degree in a different discipline, plus at least two years of professional related experience in the arts;
  • Bachelor's Degree AND at least 5 years of directly related professional field experience in the arts.
  • None of the above.
• Subject Area: Select the subject area you are applying to teach in.
• State Residency: Select your state of residence.
• Teaching Availability: Indicate whether you are able to deliver instruction in person at the College’s location in Toms River, NJ.

Pay

$950 / semester hour

Schedule

Semester Based

Benefits

• 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.
• 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: Offers free and confidential mental health support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: OCC is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

Application Instructions

To apply, upload transcripts as part of your application. Incomplete applications, including those without transcripts, will not be reviewed. Candidates must be able to teach in-person at the College’s location in Toms River, NJ.