Adjunct Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences

Agupdate; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Kean University in Union, New Jersey seeks adjunct faculty for Biological Sciences across Union, Jersey City, and Kean Ocean campuses. The roles cover undergraduate biology offerings with labs and field components at multiple campuses and online options where needed.

Compensation is pay-per-credit, with a rate of $2,100 per credit in September 2025 and $2,225 per credit from September 2026, plus an extra $75 per credit after the 13th semester.

Qualifications

• Adjuncts must provide at least one hour of availability outside of the classroom per week for each semester taught.
• For each additional class, provide an extra 30 minutes of availability per week.
• Adjuncts may offer additional office hours at their discretion.

Job description

Adjunct Faculty

Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of nearly 19,0000 students worldwide. Kean creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research and impactful public engagement.

Kean, a proud R2 Research 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.

In October 2025, Kean University and New Jersey City University (NJCU) signed a definitive agreement advancing a merger between the two state universities. The merger will position Kean as a statewide anchor institution and strengthens our ability to serve New Jersey's diverse student population and uplift communities through education. The merger is currently progressing through the appropriate levels of approval, with a goal to complete this process by July 1, 2026.

Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences – to teach in-person courses across a broad range of biology offerings at the undergraduate level at the Union, Jersey City and Kean Ocean Campus. Forensic scientists as well as law enforcement personnel with experience in forensics are encouraged to apply for our undergraduate degree in Forensic Science course offerings at the Union campus. Biology courses at the Jersey City campus include, but are not limited to, Botany and Zoology. Upper-level undergraduate courses are offered at Kean Ocean Campus. Courses at any campus may include a lab component.

Availability & Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Compensation

• Effective September 2025, the rate of pay is: $2,100 per credit.
• Effective September 2026, the rate of pay is: $2,225 per credit.
• Beginning in their 13th semester taught, Adjuncts receive an additional $75 per credit.

Benefits

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. Health Coverage for Adjuncts.

Employment & Locations

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not be limited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean at Brookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational and university needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach online classes for Kean Global.

Legal & Compliance

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.

ADA

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.

E-Verify

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Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey's first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

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