"Adjunct Faculty, Division of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies: Transition to Kean/Transfer Transition"

Division of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies

Adjunct Faculty

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.

Transition to Kean - to teach the Transition to Kean course in-person at the Union campus. This course is an extension of New Student Orientation and is designed to assist students with their transition to college and learn foundational skills. Daytime availability is highly desired.

Transfer Transition - to teach the Transfer Transition course in-person at the Union, Kean Ocean or Brookdale campus. This course is designed to assist students transferring to Kean University. This course focuses on skills such as writing, academic planning, information literacy and research. Individuals with a background in English as a Second Language (ESL) programming are encouraged to apply. Daytime availability is highly desired.

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 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.