In-Person Adjunct Assistant Professor, Philosophy (Daytime)

About the role

This position provides course instruction ensuring student comprehension, retention of knowledge, and positive engagement. Responsibilities include adhering to established policies, guidelines, and teaching requirements.

Responsibilities

• Holds classes for all scheduled times, including the last scheduled class.
• Adheres to and meets all established college teaching policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Adheres to course delivery requirements outlined in the official course description, master course syllabi/outline, class syllabi, and lab schedules as applicable.
• Serves on search committees as determined by the School Dean, Dean of e-Learning, and Vice President.
• 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.
• Participates in student learning outcomes assessment related to the adjunct’s teaching assignment as directed by the School Dean.
• 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; or experience as a trainer or in conducting group presentations.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior exposure to online course study or a Learning Management System (LMS).

Qualifications

• Education: Master's or higher Degree in this discipline
• Subject Area: Subject area is your highest level of education
• Residence State: NJ (New Jersey)
• Teaching Availability: Yes

Benefits

• Pension Benefits: Participation in the New Jersey State Pension System is a requirement of eligible employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver: Offers limited tuition reimbursement for accredited graduate level courses and a limited non-credit OCC course reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program: Provides free and confidential mental health support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: OCC is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.