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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.

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 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.

The Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology, Department of Computer Science and Technology

Computer Science and Technology (2 Positions) – seeking research-active candidates to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. Candidates should have an established record of outstanding quality research publications and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The Department has a strong commitment to undergraduate research and offers ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Information Technology, along with a graduate master’s degree. Kean has been designated by the NSA as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (NSA CAE-CD). The Department is a collaborative team of faculty with national distinction in undergraduate research mentoring and particularly welcomes applications from candidates who will contribute to the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and 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 in one of several core areas of interest, including, but not limited to: natural language processing (NLP) (priority), artificial intelligence (priority), cybersecurity, systems programming, operating and distributed systems, computer science education and data science is required. Candidates with industry and teaching experience are encouraged to apply. 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.