Adjunct Faculty, Division of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies: Transition to Kea

Transition to Kean

to teach the Transition to Kean course in‑person at the Union or Jersey City 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.

to teach the Transfer Transition course in‑person at the Union, Jersey City, 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. There are special international sections of the course available and 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.
• 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 classes shall provide at least one (1) hour of availability outside of the classroom per week for the duration of each semester/session taught. 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. 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.

• 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 the 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.

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union;
Kean Ocean in Toms River;
Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township;
Kean Jersey City;
Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township;
Manahawkin;
Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures. Kean University participates in E‑Verify. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please .

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.