Part-Time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is hiring part-time faculty for the Environmental Science department for the academic year 2025-2026. These positions are on a semester-by-semester basis, and rank depends on credentials.

Candidates must have a Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field. A flexible schedule is preferred, and candidates will teach courses like Science, Society, & the Environment I and II.

Application requires a CV, cover letter, and references. Contact Dan Ferreira for queries.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field is required.
• Record of evidence-based teaching practices preferred.
• Ability to teach environmental science courses and non-STEM majors.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in Environmental Science.
• Assignments based on earned degrees and credentials.

Skills

Evidence-based teaching practices

Teaching non-STEM majors

Teaching environmental science-related courses

Flexible schedule for evening teaching

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science or closely related discipline

Master's degree in non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours

Job description

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time and limited term faculty positions in Environmental Science in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology for the academic year 2025-2026. 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 courses in Environmental Science such as Science, Society, & the Environment I (SCI 1101) and II (SCI1102), and other courses as needed.

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

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Environmental Science, Biology, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of using evidence‑based teaching practices at the university level
• A record of teaching non‑STEM majors
• A record of teaching environmental‑science‑related courses
• A flexible schedule that can support teaching evenings.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter, which includes preferences for part‑time, limited‑term or open to either type of position
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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dan Ferreira, [e-mail], (470) 578‑5011.

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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