Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in School of Communication and Media

Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in School of
Communication and Media

Job ID: 305226

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Part 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 pool of open rank, part-time and limited term
faculty positions in the School of Communication and Media for the
academic year 2026-2027. These positions are on an as needed,
semester-by-semester basis. Rank is determined at the time of
hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. These positions
are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Please be advised that Kennesaw State
University does not provide any type of visa sponsorship, including
transfers, for limited term or part-time faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses to support our lower-division

and upper-division courses in the broad fields of Journalism &
Emerging Media, Media & Entertainment, Organizational &
Professional Communication, and Public Relations

• Common courses for part-time faculty include Human

Communication; Public Speaking; Writing for Public Communication;
Communication Law, Ethics, and Diversity; and Digital Media
Production

• Part-time faculty may be asked to teach in various modalities

(face-to-face, hybrid, and online) and courses may be assigned at
the Kennesaw or Marietta campus.

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

Required Qualifications

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

Communication, Journalism, Mass Communication, or a closely related
discipline is required at the time of hire.

OR

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous college-level teaching experience
• Relevant professional experience
• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter
• 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 excellence in teaching and/or mentoring, if

available. (Candidates who have not taught in a university setting
should submit a statement describing how they would leverage their
industry experience as part of their teaching philosophy.) (Upload
as additional documents).

Incomplete applications will not be considered

Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Chris
McCollough, cmccol20@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 26
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, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of
academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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