Lecturer of Environmental Science

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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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 Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology fosters a dynamic and collaborative academic community where pioneering research and student success converge. With access to an array of ecosystems, from urban to rural, our singular location provides faculty and students with exceptional opportunities for unique research and field experiences. By integrating cutting-edge research with immersive, hands‑on learning, students are equipped with the critical skills needed to excel in their current and future careers and are empowered to thrive and to make significant contributions to society.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Environmental Science in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology 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.

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Environmental Science such as Introduction to Environmental Science (ENVS 2202K), Introductory Geosciences I (GEOL 1121K), and the Environmental Science Senior Seminar (ENVS 4399). Other teaching responsibilities may include Environmental Science courses for non‑majors, including Science Society and the Environment I and II (SCI 1101 and 1102) and other courses in one's area of expertise as needed by the department.
• Service on Departmental and College level committees is expected. Participation in the assessment process for the B.S. in Environmental Science degree is also expected, as well as providing input regarding the curriculum for the degree program.
• There are no research expectations for this position, and there is no departmental support for research for this position.

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 Environmental Science or a closely related field is required at the time of hire.