Kean University 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.
Kean faculty members are recognized for teaching distinction, scholarship and service. We are excited to grow our faculty and invite applications for academic year 2025-2026. Faculty positions are ten-month, full-time, tenure-track assignments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective for the fall 2025 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. 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.
Michael Graves College, Robert Busch School of Design
Interior Design - The Robert Busch School of Design invites research-active educators to apply for a tenure-track position in the Interior Design program. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate studio and lecture courses within the professional CIDA-Accredited Interior Design program with particular emphasis on the changing nature of the Interior Design profession (including virtual/augmented reality and artificial intelligence). Experience in one or more of the following areas is expected: spatial planning; 3D representation and technologies; occupant experience; materials application; sustainable practices; and a working knowledge of the intersection of interior design, architecture, and construction. The candidate will teach in-person at the Union campus and non-teaching hours will be devoted to advising and providing other support services to students, including career mentorship and placement. The successful candidate will contribute intellectually to the formation of this professional program by developing research and/or creative scholarship that may include refereed publications, competitive creative work, scholarly presentations and grantsmanship. Participation in innovative teaching and curriculum development and active engagement in professional organizations is expected.
Qualifications: A terminal degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related field is required. Applicants with a Master's degree and an extraordinary record of professional/creative achievement equivalent to a Ph.D. or other terminal degree as determined by the University may also be considered. Candidate 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. Preferred qualifications include: a minimum of two years of previous teaching experience at the college level or five years of professional business practice; membership in industry organizations (ex. AIA, ASID, IIDA, IDEC); NCARB or NCIDQ certification or have qualified/be on track to sit for the exams; hold LEED AP credentials; and have both hand and digital representational skills.
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
