(Fall 2026) In-Person Adjunct Associate Professor, Accounting ($1090 per semester hour)

(Fall 2026) In-Person Adjunct Associate Professor, Accounting ($1090 per semester hour)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Main Campus - Toms River, NJ

Job Type

Semester Based

Job Number

202301266

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Business & Social Science - Adjunct & PT Teachers

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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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

AY26-27: $1090 / semester hour

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. 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

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

The Successful Candidate Must Have

1. Education - one of the following:

a. Masters Degree in the discipline;

b. Masters Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline;

c. Masters 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.

Even Better If You Have

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

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.

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What subject area is your highest level of education?

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What state do you reside in?

• Other state or location
• New Jersey (NJ)
• Pennsylvania (PA)
• New York (NY)

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This position is a fully in-person position. Are you able to work in person at our location in Toms River, NJ?

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Please provide your scheduling availability. What days/times are you available?

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