Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Music

About The Institution

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.

Kennesaw, Georgia. Campus locations: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (Kennesaw campus); 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060 (Marietta campus).

The Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music is committed to fostering a culture of artistic excellence, academic rigor, and engaging musical experiences. Our dynamic faculty of performers and scholars emphasize pedagogy and individual mentorship that prepare students to thrive as leaders in an evolving musical landscape. The Bailey School of Music offers a wide array of performance opportunities, from solo recitals to ensemble work across all majors, and recognizes the importance of performance as both an academic discipline and a vital means of community engagement.

Our graduates emerge as accomplished performers, innovative educators, and leaders in the global arts community.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open‑rank, part‑time and limited‑term faculty positions in the Bailey School of Music for the academic year 2025‑2026. 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 within the state of Georgia.

• Teaching undergraduate courses in music (assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines).

• A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Music 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.

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts and official international course‑by‑course evaluations are due upon hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references

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