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External Applicant Instructions

Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.

Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields – you will need to verify that the data is accurate.

In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.

Kean University (https://www.kean.edu) in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of more than 18,000 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 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.

Kean faculty are recognized for teaching distinction, scholarship and service. We are excited to grow our faculty and invite applications for a new tenure-track faculty member to begin with us in 2025. The position below is a twelve-month, full-time, tenure-track Clinical Faculty assignment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. 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. Evening hours are required based on department needs for teaching evening courses and for most 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 Health Professions and Human Services, Department of Physician Assistant Studies *Revised*

**Physician Assistant Studies (12 Month Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor) -** the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies Program graduates PAs who provide evidence-based, equitable health care to diverse populations and who value service to others as well as life-long learning. Faculty responsibilities performed during the twelve-month period include, but are not limited to: teaching clinical foundational courses within the PASP curriculum; evaluating and monitoring student progress; participating in scholarship; participating in program assessment and evaluation; advising students; maintaining office hours; and working collaboratively with core faculty, administrators, the Dean of the College of Health Professions and Human Services, Enrollment Services and other departments within the University. Teaching in other areas will also be expected dependent upon program needs, training and clinical experience. Faculty may apply for release time for research (UFRI, RTR), students partnering with faculty (SpF) as well as other research opportunities available through external grants and special programs.

**Qualifications:** Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program; Master’s or Doctoral degree; and a minimum of three years of clinical experience is required. Candidates must be licensed or license-eligible in the State of New Jersey and have current NCCPA certification. Teaching experience evidenced by lecturing or as clinical teaching is preferred.

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. Please visit this link for information on employee Benefits (https://www.kean.edu/offices/human-resources/benefits) .

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 (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml) (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 (https://www.kean.edu/media/reasonable-accomodations) .

Mission Statement

Kean University, New Jersey’s first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, and impactful public engagement.

EEO/AA Statement

Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer