Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Economics

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Georgia is accepting applications for part-time faculty positions in the Department of Economics for the academic year 2025-26. The role includes teaching undergraduate courses in Economics and requires a minimum of a Master's degree in Economics or a related field. Candidates must be prepared for semester-by-semester assignments.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• OR a Master’s degree in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in the area of Economics.
• Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Education

Master's degree in Economics or closely related discipline

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

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Economics
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 286005

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, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 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. We are launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit the 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

Our faculty includes renowned researchers and expert practitioners in three complementary fields: Economics, Finance, and Business Analytics. Students can design their education to align with their goals, selecting from applied and theoretical coursework across these three fields to prepare for their future careers. Outside of the classroom, we have many opportunities for students, including portfolio research in our award-winning Student Managed Investment Fund, faculty mentored research through our Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity, and policy and consulting work through our Economics of Education Center. Alumni have placed in prestigious jobs in industry, government, and graduate fellowships.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time and limited term faculty positions in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis for the academic year 2025-26. 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 the area of Economics.

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 Economics 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.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Aniruddha Bagchi, [e-mail]. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] 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 emphasizes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on core values and conduct are available in the USG policy manual online. Freedom of Expression policies are also available online.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status on campus or in connection with a University program or activity. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at [e-mail].

Background Check

Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation per USG policy. Additional screenings (motor vehicle, credit check, drug screening, credential verification) may apply as part of the process.