Assistant Professor of Communication

Assistant Professor of Communication

Job : 303684

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.

For more information, visit the Kennesaw State University website.

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

The School of Communication & Media prepares ethical, mindful, and effective communicators who combine human skills and technical expertise to pursue fulfilling careers, lead in their communities, tell impactful stories, and grow strong relationships. We blend industry-relevant programs with forward-thinking scholarship to build understanding of the power of communication to innovate, connect, and create.

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, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Communication in the School of Communication and Media with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine‑month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teach required and elective courses across the School of Communication and Media, with primary responsibilities supporting the Journalism and Emerging Media program and supplemental teaching in the Media and…