Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education

Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department
of Elementary & Early Childhood Education

Job ID: 304778

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
Educating with purpose and passion! The Department of Elementary
and Early Childhood Education (EECE) stands as Georgia's leading
institution for preparing the most elementary educators. The
department specializes in programs that educate children (Birth-12)
and families from various linguistic, cultural, and economic
backgrounds. EECE faculty are recognized at local, state, national,
and international levels for transformative, impactful,
cutting-edge teaching and research on innovative pedagogical
practices, interdisciplinary and global learning, educator
well-bring and curriculum with real-world applications.

Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a
pool of open rank, part-time and limited term faculty positions in
the Department of Elementary & Early Childhood Education 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.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities could include any of the following:

• Supervising elementary student teachers in local schools during

their Yearlong Clinical Experience.

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in elementary or

early childhood education.

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

Required Qualifications
To teach undergraduate courses or supervise
undergraduate students:

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

Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or a closely
related discipline is required at the time of hire.

To teach graduate courses or supervise graduate
students:

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in

Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or a related
discipline is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years as a lead teacher in a PK-5 classroom in

Georgia.

• Experience as a teacher mentor or coach.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.
• Experience teaching undergraduate education 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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr.
Jennifer Hauver, jhauver@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, preemployment 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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