Assistant Professor of History; U.S. History

Job : 303958

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

For more than 60years, 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 justnorth of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on twometro-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 aCarnegie-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 co revalues 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 islocated at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The History and Philosophy Department prepares students for adaptable, fulfilling careers by teaching a core set of transferable knowledge and skills through research, analyzing and assessing evidence, and articulating sound conclusions both orallyand in writing. Students learn about the larger world by studying societies, cultures, and economies across a broad chronological and geographical spectrum, which makes them better global citizens,problem solvers, and communicators.

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 afull-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of History in the Department of History and Philosophy with apreferred 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 undergraduate and graduate courses in history, including History of Georgia, US History surveys, and upper level electives such as Jacksonian America, Civil War and Reconstruction,Historical Methods, Research Seminars, and others in field of expertise. Faculty are expected to teach courses of variable sizeand modalities, including large class sizes when necessary, and on Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses.
• Produce and disseminate high-quality, meaningful scholarship inhistory or a closely related field
• Pursue external funding to support research and scholarship
• Serve the department/college/university/professional community

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

• An earned Ph.D. degree, or the foreign equivalent, in History,or a closely related field, is required at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching,…