"Adjunct Faculty, Department of Occupational Therapy"

College of Health Professions and Human Services, Department of Occupational Therapy

Adjunct Faculty

Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students...

We are excited to invite Adjunct applications for upcoming semesters. Please note that Adjunct faculty positions at Kean University are filled on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted if, and when, there is an available opening or possible future opening.

Occupational Therapy - to teach in-person at the Union campus for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MS) and Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) programs. Opportunities include teaching clinical and lab courses in all areas of practice and providing fieldwork supervision in the community and in the onsite Kean OT Community Cares Clinic.

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 2024, the rate of pay is: $1,975 per credit.

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.