Adjunct Faculty, Department of Computer Science and Technology

Kean University • Union, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of more than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Kean’s mission is to provide an affordable, accessible and world-class education that prepares students to think and respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world. The 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. 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. Computer Science – to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in-person at the Union campus. Courses may include Information Technology Foundations, Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems, Analysis of Algorithms, Mobile Application Development, Web Programming, Digital Forensics, Computer Security, Java, Python and other related topics. Daytime availability is preferred. All adjunct positions are non-tenure track.

Requirements

• master’s degree in a related field
• teaching experience unless otherwise indicated
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System is required, consistent with University guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• candidates with an ABD, Ed.D., Ph.D. or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate are encouraged to apply.
• Daytime availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in-person at the Union campus
• Courses may include Information Technology Foundations, Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Systems, Analysis of Algorithms, Mobile Application Development, Web Programming, Digital Forensics, Computer Security, Java, Python and other related topics.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees