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.
Kean faculty members are recognized for teaching distinction,
scholarship and service. We are excited to grow our faculty and
invite applications for academic year 2024-2025. Faculty positions
are ten-month, full-time, tenure-track assignments at the rank of
Assistant or Associate Professor, effective for the fall 2024
semester. Teaching assignments may be assigned at any of Kean’s New
Jersey locations – Union, Ocean, Princeton, Skylands or for Kean
Online and may include day, evening and weekend courses. Ev ening
hours are required for teaching graduate course assignments.
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.
College of Education, Department of Special Education and
Literacy
Special Education – Teacher of Students with Disabilities
TSD – t o teach courses at the undergraduate level in human
exceptionality, working with families having a child with
disabilities, multicultural education and methods/strategies for
teaching students with neuro-diversity. Other responsibilities
include, but are not limited to: developing courses and programs in
accordance with New Jersey Department of Education Administrative
Code for teacher preparation programs.
Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Special Education or a related
field is required. ABD candidates will be considered with degree
completion by September 1, 2024. New Jersey Teacher of Students
with Disabilities (TOSD) certification is preferred. Higher
education (undergraduate-level) advisement experience is a
plus.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching
philosophy and contact information for three professional
references. Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until position is filled. Official transcripts are
required before appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate
with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits
package is included.
Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time
Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and
Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure
consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please
log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your
homepage to view available positions.
Additional Information
Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L.
2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University
will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal
residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to
establish such residence, from the effective date of
hire.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if
you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in
order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of
our Reasonable Accommodations Policy &
Procedures .
Diversity & Non-Discrimination Statement
Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a
diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal
opportunity. Kean’s commitment to access and equity is designed to
prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a
diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a
community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of
all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.
EEO/AA Statement
Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action/Veterans/Disability Employer
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