"Adjunct Faculty, Department of Music"

Percussion Studio

to teach private percussion lessons in-person and assist with Percussion Ensemble at the Union campus. Lesson scheduling to be arranged with students; Percussion Ensemble meets on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. Expertise in drums, mallet instruments, timpani, general orchestral and world percussion is required. Applicants with an active performance and pedagogy background are 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. Availability may be in person or virtual and shall be scheduled by the adjunct faculty member, taking into account student needs. Adjunct faculty teaching fewer than three (3) credits shall provide at least thirty (30) minutes of availability outside of the classroom per week for the duration of each semester/session taught by the adjunct faculty member. Regardless of the number of credits an Adjunct faculty member is teaching, they may, at their discretion, provide additional office hours beyond the amounts required.

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.

Adjuncts are enrolled in a state administered retirement plan, when eligible, and may be eligible to enroll in the Part-Time State Health Benefits Program for medical and prescription drug coverage. Please visit this link for more information: Health Coverage for Adjuncts.

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.