Associate Professor​/Professor of Public Administration and Director, Public Administration Program

Associate Professor or Professor of Public Administration and Director of the Master of Public Administration Program

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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.

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.

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The Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The School of Government and International Affairs prepares students to be engaged citizens and high‑performing professionals with the skills and knowledge to address vital local, regional, national, and international challenges through relevant curricula with experiential learning, community involvement, and global engagement. Through our various undergraduate and graduate programs and outreach activities, the faculty and students work together to engage in independent scholarship and professional development in areas such as domestic and international politics and public administration.

With more than 400 full‑time faculty and 8,100 degree‑seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences is dedicated to pioneering workforce readiness in the humanities and social sciences. By staying true to our Liberal Arts values and integrating practical knowledge and experiential learning into our curriculum, we empower our students to become responsible citizens ready for the demands of the modern workplace.

The home of three schools and eight departments, the College offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both traditional and interdisciplinary fields. These programs enable students to develop leadership, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.

The College is committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff and communities. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to fulfill that commitment and engage our students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full‑time, tenured faculty position as Associate Professor or Professor of Public Administration and Director of the Master of Public Administration program in the School of Government and International Affairs with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine‑month contracted position with summer stipend for administrative work available, contingent on funding.

This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Serving as Faculty Director of the NASPAA‑accredited MPA program.
• Maintaining the program's NASPAA accreditation, including coordination of…