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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.

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.

We are excited to grow our faculty and invite Lecturer applications for the fall 2025 semester. 10 Month Lecturers are non-tenure track faculty and teach 30 credits for the academic year. Teaching assignments may be assigned at any of Kean’s New Jersey locations – Union, Ocean, Princeton, Skylands or 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.

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. 10 Month Lecturers are responsible for performing their teaching and non-teaching responsibilities for the ten-month period of their appointment.

College of Health Professions and Human Services, Department of Health and Human Performance

The Department of Health and Human Performance seeks a 10-Month Lecturer to teach in the Exercise Science and Health and Recreation programs at the Kean Ocean Campus. Courses may include Introduction to Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Motor Learning, Prescriptive Exercise, Exercise Testing and Interpretation, Statistics in Exercise Science, Organization/Administration of Exercise Science Programs, Nutrition for Fitness and Wellness, Exercise Physiology Lab, Electrocardiography, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, as well as courses in the areas of Public Health, Recreation Administration or Recreational Therapy. The Lecturer will be expected to advise students in all undergraduate majors within the Department of Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science, Public Health, Recreation Administration and Recreational Therapy). This position is based primarily at the Kean Ocean campus.

**Qualifications** : Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Health and Recreation Programs or a related field and a minimum of one year of teaching experience at the post-secondary level is required. Some research experience is preferred. Preferred qualifications include an Ed.D., Ph.D. or another acceptable disciplinary doctorate; and Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C, ACSM) or Personal Trainer Certification (NCSF, ACSM, or NSCA).

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.

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $70,489.23. to $82,242.04 (Steps 5-9). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. 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. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website (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