Assistant/Associate Professor 10 Months, Department of Biological Sciences, Fall 2026

Kean University•Union, NJ

13h•$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. Department of Biological Sciences, Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology Biological Sciences – seeking an educational and active researcher focused in cell/molecular/computational biology or closely related fields.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a discipline of cell/molecular/computational biology or a related field from an accredited institution of 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.

Nice To Haves

A post-doctoral position at an accredited institution of higher education and experience teaching college biology laboratory courses are desirable.
Candidates with interests that incorporate aspects of computational biology or bioinformatics are encouraged to apply.
Priority consideration will be given to applicants with experience teaching students at multiple undergraduate and graduate levels (some combination of computational biology/bioinformatics, genetics, immunology, microbiology, virology).

Responsibilities

Teaching excellence
Ongoing program of research and publication or creative and performance activity
Participation in curriculum development
Student advisement
Service at the departmental, college, university and community level
Proficiency in a Learning Management System
Deliver and facilitate team-based or case-based learning, both in-person and through an online modality as well as other courses on basis of breadth and expertise (i.e. cell physiology, cancer biology)

Benefits

This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance.

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