Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Interactive Design

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

Job summary

A public university in Georgia is seeking part-time faculty for Interactive Design. The roles involve teaching undergraduate courses, particularly in front-end development. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Teaching may occur in various formats. This position is ideal for educators looking to contribute to an innovative program in higher education. Interested individuals should prepare a CV, cover letter, and transcripts before applying.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Interactive Design or closely related discipline required.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level is preferred.
• Professional experience in front-end development may substitute for graduate coursework.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Interactive Design and related fields.
• Deliver classes in various modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
• Assignments depend on earned degrees and department needs.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate courses

Front-end development

Interactive Design software

Education

Master’s degree in Interactive Design or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in Interactive Design with professional experience

Job description

Job Title

Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Interactive Design

Location

Kennesaw, Georgia

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part‑time and limited term faculty positions in Interactive Design in the Department of Technical Communication and Interactive Design 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 Interactive Design (IAD) or TCID‑prefixed classes. We have a specific need for faculty to teach undergraduate classes in front‑end development (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) to interaction‑design students; however, candidates who can teach in any area of these curricula may be considered. Assignments are based on need and may be up to three courses per semester. Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online).

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 Interactive Design 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.

OR

• For candidates teaching front‑end development, a bachelor’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Interactive Design or a closely related field and seven years or more of professional experience may be considered in lieu of graduate coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of past teaching at the undergraduate level

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. Jonathan Arnett, [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 general questions about faculty jobs please email [e-mail].

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