Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions Department of Physics

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part‑time and limited‑term faculty positions in the Department of Physics for the academic year 2026‑2027. 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. Work is performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teach calculus‑based and/or algebra‑based freshman/sophomore level Physics, including lectures, recitations, and laboratories.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students; conduct recitations (problem‑solving sessions) for algebra‑based and calculus‑based physics courses; set up and direct freshman and sophomore‑level physics laboratories.
• Create and administer examinations; evaluate and grade students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, lecture presentations, and worksheets.

• A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Physics or a closely related discipline.
• OR 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.

• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses at a 2‑year or 4‑year college or university.
• Record of past teaching introductory physics at a college or university.

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts and official international course‑by‑course evaluations due upon hire)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references to be contacted as needed.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. In accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status.

All applicants must submit professional references as part of the application process.

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.