12 Month Lecturer, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Fall 2026 (Part-time and Full-time Openings)

Kean University•Union, NJ

16h•$109,278 - $116,565

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. We are excited to grow our faculty and invite Lecturer applications for the fall, effective September 1, 2026. 12 Month Lecturers are non-tenure track faculty and teach 36 credits for the academic year; part-time Lecturers teach 18 credits for the academic year. Lecturers are required to teach, provide student academic support, provide service to the university and community and perform other related faculty responsibilities. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is also required, consistent with University guidelines. 12 Month Lecturers are responsible for performing their teaching and non-teaching responsibilities for the twelve-month period of their appointment. 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 Physician Assistant Studies seeks a Lecturer to primarily teach foundational/basic science courses in the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program. Teaching responsibilities will emphasize human physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, with limited involvement in clinical medicine and clinical skills instruction. The successful candidate will actively participate in program accreditation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement activities; contribute to curriculum development and integration of basic sciences across the didactic curriculum; and perform other Lecturer duties as assigned. Limited participation in clinical site visits and student assessment activities may be required, consistent with program needs.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Physician Assistant Studies, Medicine (MD or DO), or a closely related field
at least one year of teaching experience in a Physician Assistant program, medical school, or other graduate health professions program
eligibility for appropriate professional licensure in the State of New Jersey (Physician Assistant or Physician)
current national certification (NCCPA for PAs or board certification/board eligibility for physicians)
Proficiency in a Learning Management System is also required, consistent with University guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching basic or foundational sciences (e.g., anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology) at the graduate or professional level
three or more years of clinical practice experience
experience with curriculum integration, student assessment, or accreditation activities in PA or medical education
formal training or advanced coursework in education, basic sciences, or curriculum design.

Responsibilities

teach
provide student academic support
provide service to the university and community
perform other related faculty responsibilities
actively participate in program accreditation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement activities
contribute to curriculum development and integration of basic sciences across the didactic curriculum
perform other Lecturer duties as assigned
Limited participation in clinical site visits and student assessment activities may be required, consistent with program needs.