Adjunct Assistant Professor, e-Learning - Communications

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ

Job Type: Semester Based

Job Number: 202300867

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Arts & Humanities- Adjunct & PT Teachers

Opening Date: 06/05/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

The Position

Adjunct Faculty, e-Learning provide online 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 methods for delivering content via current e-learning technology; and evidence of pedagogical and technological acumen that includes robust instruction and communication practices.

Classification: Adjunct Association-Instructional

Duration: Semester Based

AY25: $900 / semester hour

***Applicants must reside in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania or Florida.

Please Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must upload transcripts as part of their application. Incomplete applications, including those without transcripts, will not be reviewed.

What You Will Do

1. Manages and facilitates class activities and adheres to and meets all established college policies

2. Adheres to Ocean County College guidelines and standards for online and online/hybrid learning

3. May attend departmental meetings; and serve on search committees as determined by the School Dean, Dean of eLearning and/or Vice President at their discretion

4. Responds to invitations to make recommendations to the School Dean and Dean of e-Learning regarding the selection of textbooks or other required texts relative to the adjunct faculty member's appropriate academic discipline and teaching assignment

5. 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, Dean of e-Learning and/or Vice President 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, Dean of e-Learning and/or Vice President at their discretion

7. Adheres to all established College absence and attendance policies, guidelines and requirements which includes the Adjunct Handbook

8. Completes related projects and duties as assigned

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. Bachelor's 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.

Even Better If You Have

1. Doctorate Degree

2. One year of experience using Learning Management Systems

3. Two years distance learning teaching experience

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:

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: 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.

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Which of the following describes the type of Master's Degree (or higher) you currently possess:

Master's or higher Degree in this discipline

Master's or higher Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in this discipline

Master's or higher Degree in a different discipline with five years of professional related experience in this field

None of the above

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What subject area are you applying to teach in?

Required Question