In-Person Daytime Computer Science Adjunct Instructor (Intro Class or Various Topics- See Posting)

Ocean County College • Main Campus - Toms River, NJ

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Ocean County College is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach daytime, in-person classes in one or more of these topics: Intro to Computers, Microsoft Office, Computer Programming, Cybersecurity, or Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Adjunct Assistant Instructor delivers course instruction that supports student comprehension, knowledge retention, and positive, effective engagement. The instructor demonstrates knowledge of course content, uses appropriate instructional and communication methods, follows established syllabi, and adheres to College policies, guidelines, and teaching requirements.

The position is semester-based and pays $950 per semester hour for AY26–27. Applicants must upload unofficial graduate-degree transcripts with their application; incomplete applications without transcripts will not be reviewed. Hand-typed transcripts are not accepted, and official transcripts will be requested later in the process. The College does not provide visa sponsorship. Adjunct candidates must reside in New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania. This is an in-person position, and non-local candidates must be willing and able to relocate within commuting distance of Toms River, New Jersey, by the start of the position.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a master’s degree in the discipline; a master’s degree in another discipline plus at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline; a master’s degree in another discipline plus at least two years of directly related professional field experience and/or certification or licensure in the specialization; or 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.
• Prior teaching experience at the high school or college level, or experience as a trainer or conducting group presentations.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.
• Recent technology experience relevant to the position.
• Upload unofficial transcripts of the graduate degree with the application; hand-typed transcripts are not accepted.
• Be a resident of New Jersey, New York, or Pennsylvania; non-local candidates must be willing and able to relocate within commuting distance of Toms River, New Jersey, by the start of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to online course study or a Learning Management System (LMS).

Responsibilities

• Hold all scheduled classes, including the final scheduled class, and comply with College teaching policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Follow course delivery requirements in official course descriptions, master course syllabi and outlines, class syllabi, and lab schedules, as applicable; submit a course syllabus and outline for School Dean approval at least seven calendar days before classes begin.
• May attend departmental meetings and serve on search committees as determined by the School Dean, Dean of e-Learning, or Vice President.
• Respond to invitations to recommend textbooks or other required texts relevant to the instructor’s discipline and teaching assignment.
• Grade student assignments and exams within five days; submit final grades no later than 48 hours after the final class day; and remain available to students during the week after final grades are posted, as mutually determined with the School Dean.
• Participate in student learning outcomes assessment related to the teaching assignment, as directed by the School Dean.
• Follow College faculty and student absence and attendance policies, guidelines, and requirements, including the Adjunct Handbook.
• Prepare and maintain Canvas shells for assigned classes, record attendance, post assignment and exam grades, and communicate electronically with students.
• Complete related projects and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level