Adjunct Faculty, Department of Educational Leadership & Secondary Education

Kean University; United States; On-site; USD 23,436 - 24,831; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

State Health Benefits Program

Participation in retirement plan

Job summary

COMFORT SYSTEMS is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Educational Administration and Educational Technology at Kean University. The ideal candidate will have extensive teaching experience and a master's degree in a relevant field, and is encouraged to possess a doctoral degree.

Responsibilities include developing and teaching courses, providing office hours, and assisting students in practicum experiences. Additionally, adjuncts receive competitive compensation and benefits, including participation in state-administered retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Technology, or related.
• Teaching experience in higher education or related professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability in developing learning materials.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Educational Administration and Technology.
• Provide office hours and assist students in practicum.
• Document evaluations and contribute to course development.

Skills

Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level

Proficiency in Learning Management System

Instructional design and learning technologies

Experience with online and blended learning

Education

Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field

Ph.D., Ed.D., or other doctoral degree encouraged

Job description

Adjunct Faculty (University)

We are seeking qualified Adjunct Faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Educational Administration and Educational Technology at Kean University.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level courses in Principal, Supervisor, and School Business Administrator preparation, covering curriculum, supervision, school business and finance.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Online Learning, Technology Leadership, Digital Media, Emerging Technologies, AI in Education, and related areas.
• Provide at least one hour of office hours per credit per week (minimum 30 minutes for courses with fewer than three credits); additional office hours may be provided at discretion.
• Schedule and conduct in‑person or virtual office hours to meet student needs.
• Assist students in clinical practicum experiences when applicable.
• Document teaching evaluations and contribute to course development as required.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Learning Design, or a closely related field; Ph.D., Ed.D., or other doctoral degree is encouraged.
• Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level, or comparable professional experience.
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System, consistent with university guidelines.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: instructional design and learning technologies; online and blended learning; AI in education; digital accessibility and universal design for learning; educational leadership and technology planning; curriculum design and evaluation; multimedia learning; research methods; data‑driven decision making; assessment; and learning management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate learning materials and assessments.

Compensation and Benefits

Adjuncts are paid $2,100 per credit effective September 2025, $2,225 per credit effective September 2026, and receive an additional $75 per credit after the 13th semester taught.

Eligible adjuncts participate in a state‑administered retirement plan and may enroll in the Part‑Time State Health Benefits Program for medical and prescription coverage.

Work Locations

• Union (main campus), Ocean (Toms River), Skylands (Jefferson Township), Jersey City, Brookdale (Middletown), Manahawkin, Princeton, Trenton, and online courses for Kean Global.

EEO/AA Statement

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