Adjunct Faculty, Professional Security Studies

Kean University • Jersey City, NJ

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of nearly 19,0000 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 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 and Brookdale Community College 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. Professional Security Studies – to teach courses related to Professional Security Studies. Areas of study may include Cybersecurity, National Security, Forensic Studies, Military Science, Security Leadership and other related fields. Courses are availabily in-person at the Jersey City campus. 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 Ed.D., Ph.D. or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate are encouraged to apply. 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching experience.
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System is required, consistent with University guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Ed.D., Ph.D. or other acceptable disciplinary doctorate are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to Professional Security Studies, including areas such as Cybersecurity, National Security, Forensic Studies, Military Science, Security Leadership, and other related fields.
• Provide at least one (1) hour of availability outside of the classroom per week for each three (3) or four (4) credit class taught, for the duration of each semester/session.
• Provide at least thirty (30) minutes of availability outside of the classroom per week for each class taught if teaching fewer than three (3) credits, for the duration of each semester/session.
• Schedule availability in person or virtually, taking into account student needs.
• May provide additional office hours beyond the required amounts at their discretion.

Benefits

• Adjuncts are enrolled in a state administered retirement plan, when eligible.
• May be eligible to enroll in the Part-Time State Health Benefits Program for medical and prescription drug coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level