AssistantAssociate Professor 10 Months Department of Biological Sciences Fall 2025
AssistantAssociate Professor 10 Months Department of Biological Sciences Fall 2025
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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 masters 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 bachelors degree from Kean. TheKean Skylands campus located in Jefferson Township New Jersey is designedto serve as an outdoor living laboratory for fieldbased 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. Faculty positions are tenmonth fulltime tenuretrack assignments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor effective for the fall 2025 semester. Teachingassignments may be assigned at any of Keans New Jersey locations Union Ocean Princeton Skylands or for Kean Online and mayinclude day evening and weekend courses.Evening hours are required based on department needs for teaching evening courses and for most graduate course assignments.
All tenuretrack faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an ongoing 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.
The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science Mathematics and Technology Department of Biological Sciences
Forensic Science seeking a candidate with an educational and research focus in Forensic Science in particular forensic biology. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with experience teaching students forensic science courses at the undergraduate level. Anticipated course instruction includes Introduction to Forensic Science as well as upperlevel forensic sciences courses (which include Forensic Biology Forensic Genetics). Candidates are expected to possess a strong record of excellence in both teaching research and casework with the ability to establish an active research program with potential to seek and acquire extramural funding. Additional expectations include the ability to deliver and facilitate teambased or casebased learning both inperson and through an online modality.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in Forensic Science Biology or a related biologyfield and demonstrated forensic casework is required. Postdoctoral positions demonstrated collaboration with law enforcement and forensic science agencies as well as involvement with the forensic science community (i.e. professional societies) is highly preferred. Candidates 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.ABD candidates will be considered with degree completion by September 1 2025.
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.
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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.
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