Lecturer of Communication and Media

Lecturer of Communication and Media

Job ID: 304540

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
For more than 60
years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its
entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in
innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just
north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two
metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of
Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate
and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact
research and Division I athletics also draw students from
throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the
University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a
Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to
becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden
its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local,
regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career
opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity,
collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer
of choice. As part of the University
System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and
promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In
addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core
values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.
We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State
University in our vision. For more information, visit the
Kennesaw State University
website.

Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000
Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is
located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information
The School of Communication & Media prepares ethical,
mindful, and effective communicators who combine human skills and
technical expertise to pursue fulfilling careers, lead in their
communities, tell impactful stories, and grow strong relationships.
We blend industry-relevant programs with forward-thinking
scholarship to build understanding of the power of communication to
innovate, connect, and create.

With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,100 degree-seeking
students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social
Sciences is dedicated to pioneering workforce readiness in the
humanities and social sciences. By staying true to our Liberal Arts
values and integrating practical knowledge and experiential
learning into our curriculum, we empower our students to become
responsible citizens ready for the demands of the modern workplace.
The home of three schools and eight departments, the College offers
more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both
traditional and interdisciplinary fields. These programs enable
students to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical
thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.

The College is committed to the success of our students,
faculty, staff and communities. We seek candidates whose experience
has prepared them to fulfill that commitment and engage our
students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.

Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a
full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of
Communication and Media in the School of Communication and Media
with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month
contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of
Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses of variable sizes on the

Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses in media and journalism
production, especially in studio operations and behind-the-scenes
broadcast. This may include existing courses such as: Digital Media
Production, Entertainment Podcasting, Video for the Web, Video
News

Production, Documentary Filmmaking, Film and Video Structure and
Process, Sports Journalism, Sports Broadcasting, Advanced Audio
Production,

Photojournalism, and other courses appropriate to the candidate's
expertise.

• Developing and revising program curriculum in studio operations

and behind-the-scenes broadcast.

• Contribute service to the School, College, University, and

profession, and collaborate with colleagues in a multidisciplinary
School of Communication and Media.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC
Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

-
A minimum master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in
Communication, Mass Communication, Media Studies, Media Production,
Journalism, or a closely related discipline is required at the time
of hire.

OR

• A minimum master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a

non-related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in
the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire.

AND

• Demonstrated industry experience in video capture and editing

(behind-the-scenes and/or broadcast) in at least one of the
following categories or a closely related category: studio
production, live / event production, documentary, commercial
production, entertainment production, sports media production,
broadcast news production, streaming (captures podcasting and
remote live events)

• Documented experience teaching or mentoring students in support

of student success or career readiness

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in journalistic and/or creative

production.

Required Documents to Attach

-
CV

• Cover Letter

including teaching philosophy

• Unofficial

Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International
Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

• Names, phone

numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

• Research

Interest

• A document that provides links to a professional portfolio

and/or samples of studio and/or broadcast production work that
identifies roles and responsibilities for each project.

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: A 2-page white paper that

summarizes teaching evaluations, certifications that support more
effective teaching, and other efforts to enhance what you bring to
the classroom.

Incomplete applications will not be
considered.

Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin
immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November
15, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr.
Meredith L. Pruden, mpruden@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application,
please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644
or support@usg.edu.

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State
University, please contact the search chair listed under the
contact information section on each posting. For general questions
about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the
foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG
community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding
these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core
Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy
8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found
on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to
maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and
study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,
Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University
prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person
because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,
pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or
national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or
veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on
campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in
a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU
community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint
under the provisions of this policy, students, employees,
applicants for employment or admission or other third parties
should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English
Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check
Per the University System of Georgia
background check policy, all final candidates will be required to
consent to a criminal background investigation. Final
candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during
the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of
employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be
immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include
professional references as part of their application process.
Some positions may require additional job based screenings such as
motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening
and/or verification of academic credentials.
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