Adjunct Faculty, Department of Music

Adjunct Faculty Positions – Music Department

We are excited to invite Adjunct applications for upcoming semesters. 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.

• Cello Studio – Teach private cello lessons in‑person and possibly assist with Chamber Music and Orchestra at the Union campus. Lesson scheduling to be arranged with students;
  Orchestra meets on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. Expertise in cello pedagogy and experience in high‑school level recruitment and outreach required. Applicants with an active performance career and community engagement are preferred.
• Violin Studio – Teach private violin lessons in‑person and possibly assist with Chamber Music and Orchestra at the Union campus. Lesson scheduling to be arranged with students;
  Orchestra meets on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. Expertise in violin pedagogy and experience in high‑school level recruitment and outreach required. Applicants with an active performance career and community engagement are preferred.
• Music Specialist – Teach classes, lessons or ensembles in one or more of the following areas at the Jersey City campus: music theory, sight singing and ear training, music history, private studio lessons, music in general education (music survey, music fundamentals), and small ensembles. Applicants with prior experience in higher education and an active performance or related professional music career 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.

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

Current Kean University employees, please apply via internal career site.

Employment requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but are not 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. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

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