College Lecturer II, Psychology



College Lecturer II, Psychology

Salary

$56,925.00 - $67,275.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus - Toms River, NJ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202300211

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

School of Business & Social Sciences

Opening Date

02/21/2024

Closing Date

2/26/2024 8:06 AM Eastern

The Position

This position provides instructional and administrative services including teaching; conducts classroom observations; evaluates faculty and adjunct faculty instructional performance impacting future employment decisions; participates in searches for new faculty and adjuncts and recommends hires. This position also conducts academic assessments for developing or improving new or existing programs, and eliminating obsolete offerings. A 12-credit equivalent workload is required for administrative supervisory duties. 

Classification: College Lecturer

Instructional Duration: Annual - 12 months

What You Will Do

1. Teaches thirty-six (36) credit hours of classes annually: fifteen (15) credit hours each fall and spring and six (6) credit hours during the summer sessions.

 

2. Conducts classroom observations and evaluates faculty for future employment decisions (reappointments, promotions, sabbaticals, hiring, terminating and part-time contract renewals).

 

3. Conducts academic assessments for developing or improving new or existing programs and eliminating obsolete programs or courses.

 

4. Contributes to student success by being actively engaged in strategic planning; the accreditation process, orientation, student advising, commencement, and a variety of committees, clubs, events, college and community liaison initiatives.

 

5. Related projects and initiatives.

 

The Successful Candidate Must Have

1. Master’s Degree in the academic discipline; or a Master’s Degree with eighteen (18) graduate credits in the academic discipline; or Master’s Degree in different field with at least five (5) years of related professional experience and/or professional certification and licensure.

 

2.Two years’ full-time teaching experience in the field or at least six (6) semesters of part time teaching experience at the college level.

 

3.Experience teaching in diverse environment to include students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

 

4.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

 

Even Better If You Have

1. Doctoral Degree

 

2. One or more years of experience working in distance learning or using instructional technology.

 

3. One year of experience in evaluating teaching effectiveness and conducting classroom observations and evaluations or supervisory experience including the evaluation of subordinates.

 

4. Two years’ experience assisting with curriculum and program development.

 

5. Two years’ relevant clinical experience.

 

Ocean County College offers the following benefits to full-time College Lecturers:

Personal Time Off:
OCC offers generous time off every fiscal year. Mid-year appointments will receive a prorated share of allotted time off.

Vacation: Twenty-one (21) Days
Sick: Twelve (12) Days
Personal: Four (4) Days
Holidays: Fourteen (14) College Recognized Holidays


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

Health Benefits:

Medical: OCC offers its employees several health insurance options through the NJ State Health Benefit Program as a local education employer. Coverage is effective after a 60-day wait period. All employees are required to contribute to the cost of their health benefits under Chapter 78, P.L. 2011. To view the cost of contribution calculator, plan coverage, and more information visit: https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/pensions/hb-active-sehbp.shtml 

Dental: The College offers dental insurance through Horizon Dental with three plan options. All single coverage levels are at no cost to the employee.Coverage is effective the first of the month after a 30-day wait period

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Our  generous flexible spending program allows you to deduct pre-tax dollars which can be used for co-pays, deductibles, dental, and dependent care.  

Tuition Reimbursement/Waiver
OCC offers tuition reimbursement to accredited credit and certificate programs, as well as OCC credit tuition waiver and non-credit course reimbursement for employees and their eligible dependents. 

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 two 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

Agency
Ocean County College
Address
1 College Drive

Toms River, New Jersey, 08754
Phone
732.255.0400 x2360
732.255.0400 x2148