Adjunct Faculty, Department of Accounting and Finance

College of Business and Public Management, Department of Accounting and Finance

Adjunct Faculty

Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of nearly 19,000 students worldwide. Kean creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research and impactful public engagement.

Kean, a proud R2 Research University, continues its legacy as a top producer of teachers in New Jersey and is a growing educational hub in the fields of business, health care and technology. Its six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees over a full range of academic subjects. Kean also offers six doctoral degree programs and more than 70 options for graduate study leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications.

Accounting – to teach accounting courses in-person at the Union campus, Kean Ocean Campus, Kean Skylands, Jersey City and select courses may be available at Union County College's University Center in Scotch Plains.

Finance – to teach in the field of finance in-person at the Union campus, Kean Ocean Campus, Kean Skylands, Jersey City and select courses may be available at Union County College's University Center in Scotch Plains.

Business Law – to teach in the field of business law in-person at the Union campus, Jersey City and select courses may be available at Union County College's University Center in Scotch Plains. Candidates with availability to teach morning and afternoon sections is preferred.

All adjunct positions are non-tenure track. They 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 a Learning Management System is required, consistent with University guidelines.

Adjunct faculty teaching one three (3) or four (4) credit class shall provide at least one (1) hour of availability outside of the classroom per week for the duration of each semester/session taught by the adjunct faculty member. An additional thirty (30) minutes of availability shall be provided for each additional class taught during the semester/session.

Kean University Adjuncts are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement: Effective September 2025, the rate of pay is: $2,100 per credit. Effective September 2026, the rate of pay is: $2,225 per credit. Beginning in their 13th semester taught, Adjuncts receive an additional $75 per credit.

Please submit a cover letter (indicating availability for days, evenings or weekends and preferred campus location), resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and be on-going. Official transcripts are required before appointment.