Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation

About Us

Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for over 60 years. Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. With over 50,000 students, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and supports high-impact research and Division I athletics.

Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. It is a member of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2).

Location

• Kennesaw Campus: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
• Marietta Campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060

Department Information

The School of Instructional Technology and Innovation is dedicated to shaping the future of professional learning and P-12 education. We empower educators, learners, and organizations to harness the full potential of innovative technology in transforming teaching and learning experiences. We are nationally recognized for impactful teaching and learning, educational research, meaningful partnerships, faculty expertise, and student success.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time and limited term faculty positions in the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation 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 Learning Design and Technology and/or in Instructional Technology
- Effectively designing and/or delivering online, hybrid, or face-to-face courses

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

Required Qualifications

• An Educational Specialist or a Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Instructional Technology, Learning Technology, Learning Design and Technology, or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• Experiences in effectively teaching on Instructional Technology, or Learning Design and Technology topics to young adults, aspiring or practicing educators (e.g., university teaching, faculty professional development, etc.)
• Experience in instructional technology in PreK-12 contexts, higher education, corporations, government and agencies, or other organizations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses
• Record of past teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level
• Demonstrated expertise in current learning technologies

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 professional references

Optional Documents

• Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success in the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation at KSU
• Portfolio showcasing knowledge, skills and competencies in Instructional Technology or Learning Design and Technology

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Ke Zhang, Director and Professor, kzhang8@kennesaw.edu or by phone: 470-578-7020

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.

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.

Additional Information

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. Details on these screenings can be found here.