Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Computer Game Design and Development

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is looking for part-time faculty members for the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development for the 2026-2027 academic year. The position involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Game Design and Development. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree or higher in a related discipline.

This opportunity is open to individuals with a passion for education and expertise in the field. Locations include the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses in Georgia.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree required at the time of hire.
• A minimum of one year of teaching experience as a full or part-time instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Computer Game Design and Development.

Education

Master's degree in Game Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

Terminal/Doctorate degree in Game Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

About the Position

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time and limited term faculty positions in the Department of Software Engineering and Game Development 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.

Location

Kennesaw campus: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Marietta campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Computer Game Design and Development

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Game Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science 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.
• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Game Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of teaching experience as a full or part‑time instructor
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses
• Record of past teaching at a graduate or an undergraduate level

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.