Lecturer of Political Science

Job Title: Lecturer of Political Science
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job : 290161

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 has metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions as Lecturer of Political Science in the School of Government and International Affairs with a preferred start date of August 2026. These are nine-month contracted positions. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Political Science.
• Teaching courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship.
• Service to department, college, University, and profession.

To teach undergraduate courses:

• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Political Science or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• 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.

To Teach Graduate Courses:

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Political Science or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.

• Candidates with a Ph.D., or the foreign equivalent, in Political Science or a related field.
• Experience in teaching in-person, on-line or hybrid courses
• Evidence of teaching excellence in a wide variety of fields in political science
• Record of past teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Ability to teach introductory courses in Political Science, American political institutions, or international law.
• Experience in teaching American government, comparative politics, or international relations.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate research

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Evidence of Successful Teaching (Upload as Additional Documents)
• 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

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2025.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Heather Pincock at hpincock.

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