Lecturer of Political Science

Overview

Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for more than 60 years. Located just north of Atlanta, the university sits on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta and serves over 50,000 students. It is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) within the University System of Georgia, committed to expanding its academic and research missions.

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Locations:
Kennesaw campus — 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144;
Marietta campus — 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

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.

A commitment to excellence in teaching and service to the university, department and/or discipline is expected of all non-tenure track faculty. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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

• 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.
• OR 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.

• 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, online 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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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

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Equal Employment Opportunity
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