Adjunct Faculty, Department of Physician Assistant Studies

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.

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 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 institution partners with local community colleges to provide access for students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Kean, and the Kean Skylands campus serves 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.

To teach courses in the Physician Assistant Studies Master’s program in‑person at the Union campus. Assignments may include Human Anatomy and other PA course areas. Courses may require both lecture and laboratory components weekly.

• Master’s degree in a related field or ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D. or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate.
• Teaching experience.
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System consistent with University guidelines.

Adjuncts teaching one, three or four credit class shall provide at least one hour of availability outside of the classroom per week for the duration of each semester/session taught. An additional thirty 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.

Adjuncts teaching fewer than three credits shall provide at least thirty minutes of availability outside of the classroom per week. 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: $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.

Adjuncts are enrolled in a state‑administered retirement plan, when eligible, and may be eligible to enroll in the Part‑Time State Health Benefits Program for medical and prescription drug coverage. For more information, refer to Health Coverage for Adjuncts.

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

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