Adjunct Faculty, Department of Accounting and Finance

External Applicant Instructions

• Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.
• Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields - you will need to verify that the data is accurate.
• In the "My Experience" section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

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.

• Accounting – teach accounting courses in person at the Union campus, Kean Ocean Campus, Kean Skylands, and select courses may be available at Union County College's University Center in Scotch Plains.
• Finance – teach in the field of finance in person at the Union campus, Kean Ocean Campus, Kean Skylands, and select courses may be available at Union County College's University Center in Scotch Plains.
• Business Law – teach in the field of business law in person at the Union campus and select courses may be available at Union County College's University Center in Scotch Plains. Candidates with availability to teach morning and afternoon sections are preferred.

• Master's degree in a related field and teaching experience unless otherwise indicated; candidates with ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D., or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System is required.

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. 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 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.

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