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External Applicant Instructions
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. This is a twelve-month, full-time, tenure-track assignment at the rank of Assistant 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.
College of Health Professions and Human Services, Department of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy (12 Month position) - the Department invites research active educators to teach courses in foundational sciences, management of cardiopulmonary physical therapy, management of neurological physical therapy, clinical education and practice management, ethics/interprofessional/psychosocial, and/or management of pediatric physical therapy courses. Responsibilities include teaching, student advisement and recruitment as well as research, university and departmental service.
Qualifications: Academic doctorate degree (Ph.D, Ed.D, DSc or the equivalent) in a health-related field and ABPTS certification; a minimum of two years of teaching experience in an accredited physical therapy education program; and a minimum of three years of experience in physical therapist clinical practice is required. Candidates must be licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of New Jersey or be license-eligible in the State of New Jersey. Experience in inpatient or post-acute care management across the continuum of care for patients with complex medical conditions is 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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