College Lecturer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $62,100.00 - $72,450.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - Toms River, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202301293
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
Opening Date: 08/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants: 35
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. This is a non-tenure track position.
• Duration: Annual - 12 months
• Start date: January 2027
• First semester of instruction: Spring 2027

This is an in-person position, candidates must be able to teach in-person at our Tom's River location.
Please Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must upload unofficial transcripts as part of their application. Incomplete applications, including those without transcripts, will not be reviewed. Hand typed 'transcripts' are not permitted. OCC will request official transcripts later on, should a candidate move forward in the hiring process.
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 as assigned.
The Successful Candidate Must Have
1. Master's Degree in the academic discipline (Mathematics); 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 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 year of experience working in distance learning or using instructional technology.
2. One year of experience in evaluating teaching effectiveness and conducting classroom observations and evaluations or supervisory experience including the evaluation of subordinates.
3. One year of experience teaching in a community college environment.
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: Fifteen (15) 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:
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 2-month 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:
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.
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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Choose the option that applies to you regarding your educational/professional background:

• Master's or higher Degree in Mathematics or a Mathematics subject
• Master's or higher Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in Mathematics or a Mathematics subject
• Master's or higher Degree in a different discipline with at least five years of professional related experience in the mathematics field
• None of the above

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What subject area is your highest level of education?
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Briefly describe your experience working with a diverse population of students or adult learners.
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If you have experience as a professor, teacher, or instructor; briefly explain (1-2 sentences). If you do not have any experience, write N/A.
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Are you able to deliver instruction in person at our location in Toms River, NJ?
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