Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies

Job : 298162

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, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 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.

Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in .

Location details for Kennesaw and Marietta campuses are provided in the original posting.

Department Information

With its focus on interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship, and community service, the Interdisciplinary Studies Department (ISD) is an innovative and forward-looking department that seeks to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century, challenges that require understanding the interconnectedness of people and ideas. Our degrees and courses bring together insights and faculty from multiple disciplines and encourage engaged scholarly activities aimed at solving real world problems, from the local to the global.

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 Interdisciplinary Studies for the academic year . 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

• Teaching undergraduate courses in one or more of our interdisciplinary programs of study, which include American Studies;
  Black Studies;
  Gender and Women's Studies;
  Interdisciplinary Studies;
  Latin American and Latinx Studies;
  Leadership Studies;
  Native American and Indigenous Studies;
  Peace and Justice Studies;
  Religious Studies; and Studies in Science, Technology, and Society.

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 the teaching discipline 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

• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses

Required Documents to Attach

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Optional Document to Attach:

• Summary of teaching evaluations

Background Information and Core Values

The University System of Georgia is committed to core values including Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Further information on policies and conduct is available online in the USG policy manual sections referenced in the original posting.

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. 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 in any campus activities.

Further information about this policy is provided by the Office of Institutional Equity.

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