Lecturer of Philosophy

Lecturer of Philosophy

Job ID: 304555

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 History and Philosophy Department prepares students for
adaptable, fulfilling careers by teaching a core set of
transferable knowledge and skills through research, analyzing and
assessing evidence, and articulating sound conclusions both orally
and in writing. Students learn about the larger world by studying
societies, cultures, and economies across a broad chronological and
geographical spectrum, which makes them better global citizens,
problem solvers, and communicators.

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
Philosophy in the Department of History and Philosophy 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

• Teach undergraduate courses in Philosophy, including general

education Introduction to Philosophy courses. Faculty may be
expected to teach courses of variable size and modalities,
including large class sizes, online, hybrid, and face-to-face, and
on the Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses.

• Service to the Department/College/University/professional

community

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

Required Qualifications

• A doctoral degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Philosophy is

required at the time of hire

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, mentorship,

and promoting student success at the university level, such as, but
not limited to, experience teaching undergraduate philosophy
courses, student and/or peer evaluations of teaching; development
of inclusive and accessible teaching practices; student mentoring;
teaching awards or recognitions; and/or evidence of student
learning and success

• Demonstrated potential for excellence in service to the

college, university, profession, and/or community, such as, but not
limited to: participation in departmental, college, or university
committees; curriculum development or program assessment; student
recruitment, retention, advising, or outreach; organizing lectures,
conferences, workshops, or other academic events; and/or mentoring
student organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Area of Specialization (AOS) or Area of Competence (AOC) in

Philosophy of Education and AI and/or Ethics of AI, as evidenced by
graduate coursework, publication record, and/or teaching
experience

• Strong preference for demonstrated expertise in the responsible

use of AI tools in teaching and learning, such as, but not limited
to: (1) successful development of teaching applications in
undergraduate philosophy courses; (2) development of policies or
instructional practices concerning ethical use of generative AI;
(3) assessment of the pedagogical benefits and limitations of AI
tools; (4) incorporation of AI literacy like bias, privacy,
authorship, academic integrity, or other ethical issues into course
design/content; (5) workshops, presentations, publications, or
faculty development related to AI in teaching and learning; (6)
participation in institutional initiatives concerning responsible
AI use in higher education; (7) and/or evidence of revising
teaching practices in response to emerging AI technologies.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and supporting student

success in a variety of course sizes and modalities, especially in
general education courses in Philosophy at the undergraduate
level

• Demonstrated ability to teach courses incorporating both

Western and non-Western philosophical traditions, especially in
Eastern Philosophy, Ethics, Existentialism, and/or
Nineteenth-Century Philosophy courses

Required Documents to Attach

-
CV

• Cover Letter

addressing teaching philosophy, teaching experiences, and areas of
expertise in philosophy of education and artificial intelligence,
ethics of

artificial intelligence, and/or responsible use of AI tools in
teaching and learning

• 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

• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness should include, as

applicable, summary of teaching evaluations, letter(s) of support
or observation feedback attesting to

teaching potential or abilities, and/or a sample syllabi and
materials, including a sample syllabus for a course (taught or
prospective) in Ethics of Artificial

Intelligence or Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. (Upload as
Additional Documents)

Incomplete applications will not be
considered.

Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin
immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November
11, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Josué
Piñeiro Muñoz, jpineiro@kennesaw.edu.

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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.

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professional references as part of their application process.
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and/or verification of academic credentials.
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