In-Person Adjunct Assistant Professor, Public Speaking

About the role

This position provides course instruction ensuring student comprehension, retention of knowledge, and positive engagement. It requires adherence to established syllabi and College policies.

Responsibilities

• Holds classes for all scheduled times, including the last scheduled class, and 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, or Vice President.
• Makes recommendations to the School Dean regarding the selection of textbooks or other required texts relative to the adjunct faculty member’s academic discipline and teaching assignment.
• 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 to include recording student attendance, posting assignment grades and exam grades, and communicating electronically to students.
• Completes related projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
  • Prior experience teaching at the high school or college level.
  • 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 - 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.
  • Prior experience teaching at the high school or college level.
  • Experience as a trainer or in conducting group presentations.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recent technology experience as required of the position.
• Prior exposure to online course study or a Learning Management System (LMS).

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 as well as a limited non-credit OCC course reimbursement. Credit course tuition is 50% off for all adjuncts and their eligible dependents.
• Employee Assistance Program: Offers a free and completely confidential service for mental health support.

Pay

$950 / semester hour

Schedule

Duration: Semester Based