Assistant/Associate Professor 10 Months, Department of Fine Arts, Fall 2026

Kean University•Union, NJ

1d•$80,436 - $103,901

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 – 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 programs and more than 70 options for graduate study, leading to master’s degrees, doctoral 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. Kean faculty members are recognized for teaching distinction, scholarship and service. We are excited to grow our faculty and invite applications for academic year 2026-2027 . Faculty positions are ten-month, full-time, tenure-track assignments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective September 1, 2026. All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an on-going program of research and publication or creative and performance activity. Participation in curriculum development, student advisement and service at the departmental, college, university and community level is required. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is also required, consistent with University guidelines. 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. Teaching assignments may include day, evening and weekend courses. Ev ening hours are required based on department needs for teaching evening/night courses and for most graduate course assignments. The Department of Fine Arts invites research-active educators to apply for a tenure-track position. This individual will teach undergraduate and graduate art education courses and coordinate Kean’s Art Education program. This position will serve students in the BA Art Education and MA Fine Arts degrees (with options in Initial Teaching Certification, Studio, and Art Supervision).

Requirements

Ph.D or Ed.D in Art Education or a related field and classroom instruction experience in K-12 and/or higher education is required.
Candidates must have an established and active independent research record that supports publication in peer reviewed journals or publication venues appropriate for the discipline and a strong agenda for future research.
ABD candidates will be considered with degree completion by September 1, 2026.
Proficiency in a Learning Management System is also required, consistent with University guidelines.

Nice To Haves

teaching or leading graduate studies
contemporary approaches to art education
integrating traditional and new media in K-12 art classrooms
education assessment measures such as edTPA

Responsibilities

curriculum development
program assessment
student advisement
coordination of internships/fieldwork
critical participation in departmental, college, and university-wide committees and initiatives