Lecturer of History

Lecturer of History

Full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty position in the Department of History and Philosophy at Kennesaw State University. Preferred start date August 2026. Nine‑month contract. Work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of History. The role includes teaching general‑education undergraduate courses in history and participating in department and campus activities. Faculty are expected to teach courses of variable sizes and modalities, including large class sizes.

• Teach general‑education undergraduate courses in history.
• Participate in department and campus activities.
• Teach courses of variable sizes and modalities, including large class sizes.

• Terminal degree, or foreign equivalent, in history or a related field at the time of hire.
• Record of teaching undergraduate students in history.

• Experience teaching in different modalities, such as online or hybrid courses.
• Record of past teaching survey courses in world history.
• Effectiveness in teaching different course sizes, including large classes.

• Curriculum Vitae (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 three references
• Teaching philosophy statement and how you will advance student success at KSU
• Sample syllabi (upload as additional documents)

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

Dr. Jamie McCandless – jmccandl – 470‑578‑6232.

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