Part-Time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the School of Art and Design

About the role

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time and limited term faculty positions in the School of Art and Design 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

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Teach courses in the areas of Art History, Art Education, Textiles, Graphic Design, Ceramics, Comics, Digital Animation, Drawing, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
• Other responsibilities may include student teaching/clinical supervision.

Required Qualifications

• To teach undergraduate courses:
• A minimum of an earned Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Art with concentrations in any of the disciplines listed in the responsibilities section, and at least 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 an Art studio field, Art Education, Art History or a related field such as Curriculum Development or Museum Studies is required for teaching graduate courses.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of field of specialization, particularly in technical proficiency
• Knowledge of or experience in implementing a variety of teaching strategies

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach effectively at the college level
• Prior teaching experience at the university level
• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suites and other software related to disciplines for faculty in the areas of Graphic Communication, Digital Animation, Illustration, Sequential Art, and Textiles

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

Contact Information

• For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Geo Sipp, gsipp@kennesaw.edu.
• For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
• For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because 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, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

Background Check

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.