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Institutional Information

Acceptable representations Kean University or Kean 

Mailing Address  

Kean University 

1000 Morris Avenue 

Union, NJ 07083-7133 

Tax Identification Number (EIN) 22-2960726 

Congressional District NJ-010 

Financial Information

Financial Statements: Fiscal Year 2016 to Present

Current Fringe Benefits: Indirect Cost & Fringe Rate Agreement

Charging Salary & Wages to Externally Sponsored Projects

Faculty Appointment Terms 

  • 12-Month Faculty: Funding is based on expected/actual effort. Administrative roles are 100% effort. Research reinvestment account eligible for those engaged in research activities.  

  • 10-Month Faculty: Salary covers 10 months; summer work paid as an overload. Teaching and service responsibilities apply. Research reinvestment account eligible. 

  • 10-Month Lecturers: Salary covers 10 months; summer work is paid as an overload. No research reinvestment funds. 

  • 12-Month Lecturers: Year-round teaching commitment. No research reinvestment funds or extra salary. 

Base Salary & Extra Compensation 

  • Institutional Base Salary (IBS): Annual compensation for research, instruction, and administration. Cannot increase due to sponsored funding. 

  • Faculty cannot receive extra compensation from sponsored projects beyond their IBS. 

 

Compensation for Part-Time Roles 

Position 

Compensation 

Adjunct Faculty 

$2,100 per credit (AY25-26) 

Academic Specialist 

Max 15 hrs/week at $15.50 – $17.00/hr or flat rate 

Undergraduate Student Assistant (Tier 1) 

$15.49/hr 

Undergraduate Lead Student Assistant (Tier 2) 

$16.49/hr 

Graduate & Doctoral Assistants 

$15.49/hr 

 

Salaries for Key Personnel & Staff 

  • Principal Investigators (PIs) & Key Personnel: Salaries are directly charged based on project effort. Salary exceeding sponsor limits is charged to non-sponsored accounts or the operating budget. 

  • Administrative & Clerical Staff: Not typically allowed on grants. Exceptions require prior approval at the time of proposal submission. 

  • Adjunct Faculty: Cannot serve as PI but may be involved via a non-standard contract (must be pre-approved). 

  • Academic Specialists: Max 15 hours/week, hourly or flat rate. Cannot hold two campus positions simultaneously. 

Student Employment & Stipends 

  • Student Participants: Receive stipends for education/training; not considered employees. 

  • Undergraduate Student Employees: 15-20 hrs/week, 7.5 hrs/day. Must be enrolled in classes; employment ends upon graduation. 

  • Graduate Assistants (GAAs & GRAs): Must be enrolled for 9 credits. Paid stipend with tuition/fee remission unless restricted by sponsor.