Adjunct Faculty, Department of History

Kean University; Union (NJ); Presencial; USD 23.436 - 24.831; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enrollment in state-administered retirement plan

Part-Time State Health Benefits Program

Descripción de la vacante

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for the Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of History. Candidates will teach introductory and advanced-level History courses at various campuses in New Jersey.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field and prior teaching experience. Compensation starts at $2,100 per credit, with benefits including retirement plan enrollment.

Formación

• Master’s degree in a related field, or ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D.
• Teaching experience unless otherwise indicated.
• Proficiency in an LMS.
• Willingness to commit to required availability hours.
• Ability to work at any of the university’s New Jersey campuses.

Responsabilidades

• Teach introductory or advanced-level History courses at various campuses.
• Provide availability outside the classroom for each class taught.
• Schedule availability to accommodate student needs.
• Maintain proficiency in the university Learning Management System.
• Submit official transcripts before appointment.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Proficiency in LMS

Commitment to availability hours

Educación

Master’s degree or higher in a related field

Descripción del empleo

College of Liberal Arts, Department of History – Adjunct Faculty

We invite qualified candidates to serve as Adjunct Faculty in the Department of History. Positions are filled on an as‑needed basis across the university’s campuses.

Responsibilities

• Teach one‑, three‑, or four‑credit introductory or advanced‑level History courses in person at Union, Kean Ocean, or Jersey City campuses.
• Provide at least one hour of availability outside the classroom per week for each class taught; an additional 30 minutes per added class.
• When teaching fewer than three credits, provide at least 30 minutes of availability per week.
• Schedule availability in person or virtually to accommodate student needs.
• Maintain proficiency in the university Learning Management System per guidelines.
• Submit official transcripts before appointment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field, or ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D., or another acceptable doctoral degree.
• Teaching experience unless otherwise indicated.
• Proficiency in an LMS.
• Willingness to commit to required availability hours.
• Ability to work at any of the university’s New Jersey campuses or affiliated work sites.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is $2,100 per credit effective September 2025 and $2,225 per credit effective September 2026. From the 13th semester taught, an additional $75 per credit is awarded. Adjuncts are enrolled in a state‑administered retirement plan when eligible and may enroll in the Part‑Time State Health Benefits Program for medical and prescription drug coverage.

Work Location

Required to work at any of the university’s teaching sites: Union, Kean Ocean, Kean Skylands, Jersey City, Brookdale, Manahawkin, Princeton, or Trenton. Online teaching for Kean Global is also possible.

Accommodations & Legal Compliance

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), applicants may request accommodations. Kean University participates in E‑Verify. Applicants must establish a principal residence in New Jersey within 365 days of hire.

EEO/AA Statement

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