Adjunct Faculty, Division of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies, General Education Math

Overview

Division of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies, General Education Math — 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. Kean's mission is to provide an affordable, accessible and world-class education that prepares students to think and respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world.

The University continues its legacy as a top producer of teachers in New Jersey and is a growing educational hub in the fields of business, health care and technology. Its six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees and more than 70 options for graduate study leading to master's degrees, professional diplomas or certifications. The Kean Skylands campus, located in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, is designed to serve as an outdoor living laboratory for field-based scientific study and other classroom and field instruction.

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.

• General Math Education – To teach undergraduate general education math courses in-person at the Union campus. Courses include Basic Algebra, Statistics, Foundations of Math, and Problem Solving. Leading supplemental learning instructional sessions with students may be required. Candidates with experience in student-centered teaching methodologies such as small group instruction, flipped classroom design, cooperative, inquiry and project-based learning are desired.
• 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. Additional office hours beyond the required amounts are optional at the discretion of the faculty member.
• 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.

• Kean University Adjuncts are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Pay rates:
  Effective September 2024, $1,975 per credit;
  September 2025, $2,100 per credit;
  September 2026, $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 ongoing. Official transcripts are required before appointment.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts):
Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.

Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act. 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 the Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.

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