Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in History Education

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A major southern university is seeking part-time faculty members for its History Education department for the 2025-2026 academic year. Candidates must have a Master's degree in History Education or a related field. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses. The university is located in Kennesaw, GA, and offers a dynamic educational environment with a commitment to research-driven learning.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree in History Education or closely related discipline at the time of hire.
• Or a Master's degree in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teaching general education undergraduate courses in History Education.

Skills

Teaching Certification

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's degree in History Education or related discipline

18 graduate credit hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in History Education. Location: Kennesaw, Georgia. Regular/Temporary: Regular. Full/Part Time: Part-Time. Job ID: 286186.

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. 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. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit the university website at kennesaw.edu.

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 History and Philosophy Department prepares students for adaptable, fulfilling careers by teaching transferable knowledge and skills through research, analysis of evidence, and sound conclusions both orally and in writing. Students learn about the larger world by studying societies, cultures, and economies across a broad chronological and geographical spectrum, which makes them better global citizens, problem solvers, and communicators.

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 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 college offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in traditional and interdisciplinary fields, enabling students to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.

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 History and Philosophy 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 general education undergraduate courses in History Education.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master\'s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in History Education 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

• Teaching Certification
• Prior teaching experience of social studies in grades 6-12

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

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Tom Okie, [e-mail].

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USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and the System Office. Our core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available online at the USG policy manual and related pages.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran or military status. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at [e-mail].

Background Check

Final candidates must consent to a criminal background investigation. Additional screenings may be required as part of the hiring process.