Adjunct Faculty, Department of Health and Human Performance Multiple Disciplines Available

AgUpdate; Union (NJ); Hybrid; USD 2,100 - 2,200; Full time

Job summary

Kean University invites adjunct applications for diverse, non-tenure-track teaching opportunities in Public Health, Recreation Administration, Exercise Science, Emergency Services, and Yoga/Mindfulness at Union or Kean Ocean campuses.

Positions require a master's degree in a related field and teaching experience; doctoral degrees are encouraged for advanced courses. Proficiency with a Learning Management System is expected, with flexible scheduling to fit adjunct workloads.

Qualifications

• All adjunct positions are non-tenure track and require a master’s degree in a related field with teaching experience.
• Candidates with an ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D. or other doctoral degrees are encouraged to apply.
• A doctoral degree in a health-related field is required to teach advanced level courses in this program.
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Public Health, Recreation Administration, Exercise Science, Emergency Services, Yoga and Mindfulness at Union or Kean Ocean campuses.
• Provide at least one hour of availability outside of class per week per semester; more for additional classes.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and references; review of applications is ongoing.

Skills

Teaching experience

Master's degree

Learning Management System

Education

Master's degree in a related field

ABD/Ed.D./Ph.D. encouraged

Doctoral degree in health-related field for advanced courses

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Department of Health and Human Performance *Multiple Disciplines Available*

College of Health Professions and Human Services, Department of Health and Human Performance

Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of nearly 19,000 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.

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.

Public Health

To teach courses in the areas of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Global Health, Introduction to Public Health, Principles of Public and Community Health, and Health and Social Justice in-person at the Union or Kean Ocean campus.

Recreation Administration (Sport and Event Management)

To teach courses in the areas of Sport and Event Management, including Introduction to Sport and Event Management, Legal Aspects of Recreation, sport and Event, Financial Aspects of Recreation, Sport and Event, Event Management, and Sport Promotion and Sponsorship in-person at the Union or Kean Ocean campus.

Exercise Science (BS)

To teach undergraduate Exercise Science courses in-person at the Union or Kean Ocean campus. Courses may include Introduction to Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Motor Learning, Prescriptive Exercise, Exercise Testing and Interpretation, Strength Fitness, Personal Fitness, Statistic in Exercise Science, Biomechanics and Kinesiology. Possessing a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C, ACSM) or Personal Trainer Certification (NCSF, ACSM, or NSCA) is preferred.

Exercise Science (MS)

To teach graduate-level exercise science courses in person at Kean Union Campus. Courses may include Nutrition for Fitness, Health and Athletic Performance, Advanced Exercise Physiology, and Advanced Neuromuscular Physiology. Possessing a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C, ACSM) or Personal Trainer Certification (NCSF, ACSM, or NSCA) is preferred. Candidates who hold a Ph.D., Ed.D., or other relevant doctoral degrees in a related discipline are strongly encouraged to apply. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a graduate program committed to advancing knowledge and practice in exercise science.

Emergency Services

To teach courses such as Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) Emergency Medical Responder, ECSI Advanced First Aid, American Heart Association (AHA) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, and Introduction to Principals of Emergency Management. Certification as an EMS professional, instructor credentials for the AHA and BLS, experiencing teaching First Aid or Emergency Medical Services are required.

Yoga and Mindfulness

To teach undergraduate courses in Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness in-person at the Union and Ocean campus. Courses may include Foundations of Yoga, Mindfulness and Wellbeing, Intro to Yoga, and Yoga Teaching Practicum. Candidates holding national yoga certification (e.g., RYT-200 or RYT-500) from a Yoga Alliance-recognized program and demonstrate significant teaching experience in yoga and/or mindfulness-based practices are preferred. A strong foundation in yoga philosophy, trauma-informed teaching, and embodied practices is preferred. Candidates with experience teaching in higher education, mentoring yoga teacher trainees, or integrating contemplative practices into wellness and health programs are especially encouraged to apply.

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. A doctoral degree in a health-related field is required to teach advanced level courses in this program. 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.

Kean University Adjuncts are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

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.

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. Please visit this link for more information: Health Coverage for Adjuncts.

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

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.

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.

Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: E-Verify.

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