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Adjunct Positions

Kean University is a world-class, vibrant and diverse institution offering more than 50 undergraduate majors and 60-plus graduate options, including six doctoral programs. 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 additional locations in Ocean County, New Jersey – Kean Ocean and Jefferson Township, New Jersey – Kean Skylands. Kean University also operates a unique, additional location in Wenzhou, China, where development of a full-scale campus is currently underway.

Positions are available at the Union campus as well as Kean Ocean, Kean Skylands and other locations where indicated.

All positions require a Master’s degree in a related field and teaching experience unless otherwise indicated; candidates with an ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D. or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Blackboard and Online Learning Pedagogy is required of all adjuncts, consistent with University guidelines. Kean may offer free voluntary Blackboard workshops to otherwise qualified applicants. 

Anticipated Adjunct Positions
Kean Ocean

Kean University and Ocean County College have an established partnership, Kean Ocean, located on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River, New Jersey. Kean Ocean offers students with an associate’s degree or at least 30 college credits access to more than 30 world-class undergraduate degree programs and options, as well as an ever-growing offering of graduate programs. Adjunct positions may be available in the fall, spring and summer for Kean Ocean at both the Toms River and Manahawkin locations. Application materials will be kept on file for future opportunities.

College of Business and Public Management
School of Accounting and Finance: B.S. & M.S.
School of Management and Marketing
School of Criminal Justice and Public Administration

College of Education
School of Curriculum and Teaching: Elementary, Middle School & Secondary Education/TSD
School of Health and Human Performance: Community Recreation & Sport and Event Management; Therapeutic Recreation; Community Health Education; Exercise Science, B.S. & M.S.; Physical Education & Health Teacher

College of Liberal Arts
School of Communication, Media and Journalism: Public Relations; Journalism
School of English Studies
School of Psychology: Forensic & General Psychology
School of Social Sciences: Sociology
Department of History
Center for Interdisciplinary Studies: Global Studies

College of Science, Mathematics and Technology
School of Natural Sciences: General Biology, Environmental Biology & Health Professions
School of Mathematical Sciences

Nathan Weiss Graduate College
Counselor Education
School of Nursing

Application Information for All Positions
Please send cover letter (indicating availability for day and/or evening), resume, unofficial transcripts and contact information for three professional references to keanoceanjobs@kean.edu. Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required prior to the starting date of employment.    

Anticipated Adjunct Positions
Nathan Weiss Graduate College
School of Physician Assistant Studies

The Physician Assistant Studies Program is aligning with the University’s mission in preparing students to provide healthcare in a rapidly changing health arena and to address the challenges of global and population health. Adjuncts will teach daytime courses at the Union campus starting in the 2021-2022 academic year including Human Anatomy; Human Physiology; Pharmacology; Behavioral Medicine; and Pathophysiology. Positions require a Master’s degree and teaching experience or the equivalent professional/clinical experience as determined by the University. Candidates with an ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D. or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate are encouraged to apply.

Application: Please send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references to: Dr. Carol Biscardi, Executive Director at pajobs@kean.edu.  Official transcripts for all degrees and three current letters of recommendation are required prior to the starting date of employment.    

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