Adjunct Faculty, Department of Environmental and Sustainability Sciences

Kean University is seeking Adjunct Faculty for the Department of Environmental and Sustainability Sciences to teach courses in Meteorology, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Geography at the Union or Kean Ocean campus. Candidates must have a master's degree in a related field and teaching experience. Adjunct positions are non-tenure track and filled as needed. Availability for students may be in person or virtual, but the position requires in-person teaching.
College of Science Mathematics and Technology, Department of
Environmental and Sustainability Sciences

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 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 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 – the
College of Business and Public Management; the College of
Education; the College of Liberal Arts; the Dorothy and George
Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology; Michael
Graves College; and the College of Health Professions and Human
Services - offer more than 50 undergraduate degrees over a full
range of academic subjects. Kean also offers six doctoral degree
programs and more than 70 options for graduate study leading to
master’s degrees, professional diplomas or certifications.

The University is also a higher education innovator within the
State of New Jersey, partnering with Ocean County College, in Toms
River, New Jersey and Brookdale Community College, in Lincroft, New
Jersey, to provide access for students to earn a bachelor’s degree
from Kean. 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. 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.

Environmental Science – to teach Meteorology, Earth Science,
Environmental Science and Geography courses in-person at the Union
or Kean Ocean campus. Courses may have a lab component.

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.

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.

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.

Additional Information

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 .

Diversity & Non-Discrimination Statement

Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a
diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal
opportunity. Kean’s commitment to access and equity is designed to
prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a
diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a
community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of
all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.

EEO/AA Statement

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