Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of Educational Leadership

About the University

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. The university 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.

Kennesaw State supports the University System of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. The university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make it an employer of choice.

Location

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.

About the Department

The Department of Educational Leadership takes pride in crafting an environment where students, faculty, and staff thrive. The department emphasizes building relationships and fostering a culture of connectivity and engagement, vital to developing successful leaders. It aims to be among the nation's premier Educational Leadership entities while maintaining a strong global presence through extensive educational partnerships and a commitment to active collaboration and continuous growth.

About the Role

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time and limited-term faculty positions in the Department of Educational Leadership 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. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Department of Educational Leadership.
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• To teach undergraduate courses: A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Educational Leadership or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• 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 is required at the time of hire.
• To teach graduate courses: A terminal/doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Educational Leadership or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Georgia Tier II Educational Leadership Certification or eligibility.
• School or district-based leadership experience (e.g., managing and leading school operations, budget, human resources, or professional development).
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses at the college level.

Application Requirements

Required documents to attach:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts and official international course-by-course evaluations due upon hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, contact Dr. Arvin Johnson at ajohn560@kennesaw.edu or 470-578-3354.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.