Adjunct Faculty, Division Of General Education And Interdisciplinary Studies: First Year Seminar

Kean University

Union, New Jersey, USA
Base: $2,100 per credit (sept 2,025), $2,225 per c...
First year seminar instruction
Develop critical reading and thinking skills
Theme-based reading intensive course
Kean University seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach a Freshmen Seminar course focusing on critical reading and thinking skills, reinforcing interdisciplinary inquiry

Job Summary

  • Kean University seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach a Freshmen Seminar course focusing on critical reading and thinking skills, reinforcing interdisciplinary inquiry.
  • The role requires a Master's degree in a related field and teaching experience, with instructors developing theme-based, reading-intensive courses.
  • Adjunct faculty are compensated per credit, with potential for increased rates and eligibility for state retirement and health benefit programs.

Matching Summary

Kean University seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach a Freshmen Seminar course focusing on critical reading and thinking skills, reinforcing interdisciplinary inquiry.

Salary

Base: $2,100 per credit (Sept 2025), $2,225 per credit (Sept 2026); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State administered retirement plan, potential Part-Time State Health Benefits Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • First Year Seminar instruction
  • develop critical reading and thinking skills
  • theme-based reading intensive course
  • teaching experience required
  • Proficiency in Learning Management System

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary inquiry
  • build community through class
  • innovative and inclusive society
  • impactful public engagement

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in a related field
  • ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D. or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate
  • teaching experience unless otherwise indicated
  • New Jersey residency required within 365 days of hire

Work Rights

New Jersey residency required

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