Tenure-Track American Studies Professor

American Studies Association; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of American Studies in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month appointment to be performed in Georgia.

The position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, and in online, hybrid, and in-person formats, with responsibilities including mentoring graduate theses and pursuing

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in American Studies or closely related discipline.
• At least 2 years of college-level teaching experience as GTA and/or instructor of record.
• Graduate coursework and/or scholarly publications demonstrating preparation to teach graduate courses in American Studies Scholarship and Methods.
• Documented scholarly or creative activity demonstrating the potential to maintain an active program of research or creative scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate American Studies courses, including core courses in the graduate program in American Studies.
• Supervise American Studies graduate capstone theses and projects.
• Produce scholarship commensurate with rank and workload.
• Pursue external funding to support scholarship.
• Provide service to the American Studies program and Interdisciplinary Studies department.
• Participate in student success and professional development programs.
• Teach large sections of general education and/or major courses on both Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, and in online, hybrid, and in-person formats.

Education

Doctorate in American Studies or closely related discipline

Job description

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of American Studies in the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month appointment to be performed in Georgia.

The position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, and in online, hybrid, and in-person formats, with responsibilities including mentoring graduate theses and pursuing