Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication, Media and Journalism

Overview

External Applicant Instructions

Resume/CV upload is requested 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 to verify data accuracy. 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.

College of Liberal Arts, Department of Communication, Media and Journalism

Adjunct Faculty

Kean University in Union, New Jersey hosts a diverse enrollment of more than 17,000 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 has a history as a top producer of teachers in New Jersey and is a growing hub in the fields of business, health care and technology. Its six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees, along with six doctoral programs and more than 70 graduate study options leading to master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications. Kean collaborates with Ocean County College (Toms River) and Brookdale Community College (Lincroft) to provide access to earn a Kean bachelor’s degree.

The Kean Skylands campus in Jefferson Township serves as an outdoor living laboratory for field-based studies.

We are excited to invite Adjunct applications for upcoming semesters. Adjunct positions at Kean University are filled on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted if there is an available opening or possible future opening.

Communication/Media (Union campus) – to teach courses such as Speech Communication, Business and Professional Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Sports Communication, Sports Podcasting, and possibly additional courses related to the candidate’s expertise.

Communication/Media (Kean Ocean campus) – to teach courses such as Communication Research Methods, Communication Theory, Public Relations, Media Production, TV Studio Production, and possibly additional courses related to the candidate’s expertise.

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 doctoral qualification 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 must provide at least one (1) hour of availability outside of the classroom per week for the duration of each semester/session. An additional thirty (30) minutes of availability is required for each additional class taught during the semester. Availability may be in person or virtual and shall be scheduled by the adjunct faculty member, considering student needs.

Faculty teaching fewer than three (3) credits must provide at least thirty (30) minutes of availability outside of the classroom per week. Regardless of credits, faculty may provide additional office hours beyond the minimum.

Kean University Adjuncts are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

• Effective September 2024: $1,975 per credit.
• Effective September 2025: $2,100 per credit.
• Effective 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. Official transcripts are required before appointment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on an ongoing basis.

Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts):
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