Adjunct Faculty, Department of Graduate Social Work

Adjunct Faculty – Graduate Social Work

College of Health Professions and Human Services, Department of Graduate Social Work, Kean University – Union campus.

Position Overview

Teach graduate-level courses in Social Work, including Generalist Practice, Integrative Seminar, Human Behavior in a Social Environment, and Research Methods. Teaching format is primarily in-person; learning management system proficiency required.

• Develop and deliver course content for assigned courses.
• Provide at least one hour of availability outside the classroom per week per course taught (three or four credits), additional thirty minutes per additional course; less than three credits requires at least thirty minutes per week.
• Schedule office hours in person or virtually to meet student needs.
• Use University Learning Management System for course materials and communications.
• Maintain instructional quality and adhere to university guidelines.

• Master’s degree in Social Work (or related field) required; ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D., or other acceptable doctorate encouraged.
• Teaching experience in Graduate Social Work, unless otherwise indicated.
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Adjuncts teaching three or four credit courses must provide at least one hour weekly availability per course.
• Additional courses: thirty minutes per course.
• Adjuncts teaching fewer than three credits must provide at least thirty minutes of availability weekly.
• Optional additional office hours may be provided at discretion.

• Effective September 2025: $2,100 per credit.
• Effective September 2026: $2,225 per credit.
• After 13th semester taught, adjuncts receive an additional $75 per credit.

• Enrollment in state-administered retirement plan when eligible.
• Eligibility to enroll in Part‑Time State Health Benefits Program for medical and prescription drug coverage.
• Additional benefits available under university policy.

• Cover letter indicating availability for days, evenings, weekends, and preferred campus location.
• Resume.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Official transcripts required before appointment.

Current Kean University employees should apply via the internal career site using Workday to ensure consideration as an internal candidate.

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity /affirmative action /Veterans /Disability employer.