Assistant Professor of Communication

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication in the School of Communication and Media, starting preferably August 2027. The nine-month appointment will be performed in Georgia at the Kennesaw campus, with potential graduate teaching opportunities.

The role emphasizes teaching, scholarly activity in AI and data visualization, and service to the School and College.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree or foreign equivalent required at hire.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in data visualization and artificial intelligence in communication.
• Evidence of ongoing research or creative scholarship in related areas.
• Experience with face-to-face, hybrid and online instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across the School of Communication and Media, with emphasis on Journalism and Emerging Media programs.
• Develop courses in artificial intelligence and data visualization.
• Maintain an active program of research or creative scholarship in AI and data visualization.
• Seek external funding to support research.
• Contribute to curriculum development and collaborate across departments.

Education

Terminal degree in communication or closely related discipline

Job description

Assistant Professor of Communication

Job ID: 303684

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

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. 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 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.

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 core values 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.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The School of Communication & Media prepares ethical, mindful, and effective communicators who combine human skills and technical expertise to pursue fulfilling careers, lead in their communities, tell impactful stories, and grow strong relationships. We blend industry-relevant programs with forward-thinking scholarship to build understanding of the power of communication to innovate, connect, and create.

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.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full‑time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Communication in the School of Communication and Media with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine‑month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach required and elective courses across the School of Communication and Media, with primary responsibilities supporting the Journalism and Emerging Media program and supplemental teaching in the Media and Entertainment program. Potential courses include Digital Media Production, Uses and Effects of Mass Media, Data Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Narrative Journalism and Fundamentals of Digital Journalism.
• Develop and integrate courses in artificial intelligence and data visualization that enhance our offerings to students in the School of Communication and Media.
• Teach on the Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses, as assigned. Courses may be delivered in face‑to‑face, hybrid and online formats.
• Teach courses of various sizes, ranging from lab skills courses in journalism to large lectures in foundations and introductory courses.
• Maintain an active program of research or creative scholarship in artificial intelligence and data visualization as it relates to the field of Communication consistent with the expectations of a tenure‑track faculty appointment.
• Disseminate research and scholarship in appropriate, high‑quality outlets.
• Proactively seek external funding to support research and creative scholarship consistent with the expectations of a tenure‑track faculty appointment.
• Contribute expertise in data visualization and artificial intelligence to curriculum development involving the practical, critical, ethical and professional implications of emerging technologies.
• Contribute service to the School, College, University and profession and collaborate with colleagues in a multidisciplinary School of Communication and Media.
• Contribute, as appropriate, to professional development opportunities for students and communication professionals, community partnerships and interdisciplinary projects within the College.
• Opportunities to teach graduate courses may also be available.

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

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in communication, mass communication, journalism, digital media or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise in the application of artificial intelligence to journalism, media production or other communication fields.
• Documented teaching, course‑development or professional experience demonstrating preparation to teach courses related to application of data visualization and artificial intelligence to communication and media professions.
• Documented scholarly or creative activity demonstrating the potential to maintain an active program of research or creative scholarship.
• Documented experience or training relevant to face‑to‑face, hybrid and online instruction, such as prior teaching, course design or formal instructional training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented teaching, course‑development or professional experience demonstrating preparation to teach courses related to digital media, journalism or media production.
• Active record of quality dissemination of research in artificial intelligence and data visualization in communication and mass communication fields.
• Experience in seeking external funding to support research and creative production in fields of expertise.
• At least two years of professional experience in digital or broadcast media production.
• Experience with data journalism, data visualization, computational methods, creative artificial intelligence, sports media production or related areas.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching and student engagement, as demonstrated by teaching evaluations, peer observations, teaching awards, instructional materials or similar evidence.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development involving emerging technologies and their practical, ethical and professional implications.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV documenting educational background, teaching experience, research or creative scholarship and relevant professional experience
2. Cover Letter addressing qualifications for the position, including relevant teaching or professional experience and the applicant's research or creative scholarship agenda.
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.
5. Teaching Philosophy
6. Research Interest (A 2‑page statement of research interest that breaks down your anticipated research agenda in a tenure‑track role at Kennesaw State.)
7. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (A 2‑page white paper that summarizes teaching evaluations, certifications that support more effective teaching, and other efforts to enhance what you bring to the classroom.) Upload as Additional Documents

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 26, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Farooq Kperogi, Ph.D., [e-mail].

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251‑2644 or [e-mail].

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 [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

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.

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. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf