In-person Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fine Arts

In-person Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fine Arts

Salary: See Position Description Location: Main Campus - Toms River, NJ Job Type: Semester Based Job Number: 202300560 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Arts & Humanities- Adjunct & PT Teachers Opening Date: 02/04/2025 Closing Date: Continuous

Benefits --------

The Position ------------

Adjunct Faculty provide 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 instructional and communication methods and the importance of following established syllabi and adhering to College policies, guidelines and teaching requirements.

Classification: Adjunct Association: Instructional Duration: Semester Based

Responsibilities ----------------

1. Holds classes for all scheduled times; including the last scheduled class and adheres to and meets all established college teaching policies, guidelines and standards
2. Adheres to course delivery requirements that are outlined in the official course description, master course syllabi/outline, class syllabi, and lab schedules as applicable; submits a course syllabus and course outline that must be approved by the School Dean seven calendar days prior to the start of class
3. May attend departmental meetings; and serve on search committees as determined by the School Dean, Dean of e-Learning and/or Vice President at their discretion
4. Responds to invitations to make recommendations to the School Dean regarding the selection of textbooks or other required texts relative to the adjunct faculty member's appropriate academic discipline and teaching assignment
5. 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
6. Participates in student learning outcomes assessment related to the adjunct's teaching assignment as directed by the School Dean
7. Adheres to all established College faculty and student absence and attendance policies, guidelines and requirements which includes the Adjunct Handbook
8. Prepares and maintains Canvas shells for assigned classes to include recording student attendance, posting assignment grades and exam grades, and communicates electronically to students
9. Completes related projects and duties as assigned

Requirements ------------

The Successful Candidate Must Have

1. 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. Bachelors Degree in the discipline, plus at least five years of directly related professional field experience and certification or licensure in the field
2. Prior experience teaching at the high school or college level; or experience as a trainer or in conducting group presentations
3. Proven communication and interpersonal skills
4. Recent technology experience as required of the position

Benefits of Adjunct Association Membership -----------------------------------------

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to Adjunct Association Members:

• 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. For more information visit: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/pension-info-active.shtml
• Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver: Must teach eight (8) consecutive semesters to be eligible for educational assistance
• OCC offers a limited tuition reimbursement for accredited graduate level courses as well as a limited non-credit OCC course reimbursement
• OCC credit course tuition is 50% off for all adjuncts and their eligible dependents
• Ocean County College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information
• Employee Assistance Program: OCC offers all employees to take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support. This is a free and completely confidential service where EAP counselors provide assessment, support, and if needed referrals to additional services.

Application Questions -------------------

01 Which of the following describes the type of Masters Degree (or higher) you currently possess: a. Masters or higher Degree in this discipline b. Masters or higher Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in this discipline c. Masters or higher Degree in a different discipline with two years of professional related experience in this field d. None of the above

02 What subject area are you applying to teach in?

03 Please read the following: While an adjunct position may be accepting applicants, there may not be an open course available for the upcoming semester. As such, it is possible that your application may not be reviewed until a hiring need is established. We are not able to provide any definitive timelines for this process, as it varies. As course assignments arise, we will reach out to interview and review your qualifications for the open course at that time. In addition, hired adjuncts join a pool of talent. Once hired, OCC cannot guarantee placement. I understand that OCC is not able to provide any application status updates on Adjunct positions, and that once hired placement is based off enrollment and is not guaranteed.

04 What state do you reside in? a. NJ (New Jersey), NY (New York), or PA (Pennsylvania) b. FL (Florida)

05 Are you able to deliver instruction in person at our location in Toms River, NJ? Required Question

Employer ---------

Ocean County College Address: 1 College Drive Toms River, New Jersey, 08754 Phone: 732.255.0400 x336 732.255.0400 x2936 Website: http://www.ocean.edu