Anticipated Ten-Month Tenure-Track Faculty Positions Spring 2020

Kean University is a world-class, vibrant and diverse institution offering 50 undergraduate majors and 80 graduate programs and options leading to masters and doctoral degrees, professional diplomas and certifications. Kean distinguishes itself through excellence in academics, strategic investments in both research and cultural facilities and initiatives and a commitment to the success of every student. Dedicated to preparing students for rewarding careers, lifelong learning and fulfilling lives, Kean offers a broad range of disciplines, the expertise of a diverse and world-savvy faculty and a student-centered learning environment and campus community. The University sits on three adjoining campus sites in Union County, New Jersey covering 180 acres, two miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and thirty minutes from New York City, with an additional location in Ocean County, New Jersey. Kean University also operates a unique, additional location in Wenzhou-China, where development of a full-scale campus is currently underway.

All open faculty positions are ten-month, full-time, tenure-track assignments effective for the spring semester. Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, weekend and online courses. Courses are taught at the Union campus but some positions may include assignments at Kean Ocean in Toms River, New Jersey or other locations.

All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an on-going program of research and publication or creative and performance activity.  Participation in curriculum development, student advisement and service at the departmental/school, college, university and community level is also required.  Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. All positions are subject to availability of funds, due to financial exigencies.

College of Business and Public Management

School of Accounting and Finance
Accounting (Multiple Assistant/Associate Positions) – to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses including, but not limited to: Auditing; Principles, Intermediate and Advanced Accounting; Cost Accounting; and Forensic Accounting at the Union and Ocean campuses. Candidate must have an on-going agenda for research and publication; perform outreach to the professional practice community; provide vision and guidance in the area of accounting education and the profession; and support the University’s AACSB accreditation initiative.

Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Accounting or a related field is required, preferably from an AACSB or EQUIS accredited institution. ABD considered with completion date by January 1, 2019. Teaching experience is also required, as is a strong interest in research. Relevant practical accounting experience is desired. CPA license is a plus.

Application: Please send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references to: Dr. Veysel Yucetepe, Executive Director, at acctjobs@kean.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required before appointment.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits program included.  Contingent on Budgetary Approval and Appropriated Funding.

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer