Tenure-Track American Studies Professor | Interdisciplinary

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw (GA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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 in August 2027. This nine-month position will be based in Georgia and may include teaching on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, as well as online formats.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising graduate theses, producing scholarship, pursuing external funding,

Qualifications

Earned doctorate in American Studies or closely related discipline at time of hire.
At least 2 years of college-level teaching experience as GTA or instructor of record.
Graduate coursework and/or publications showing ability to teach graduate courses in American Studies: Scholarship and Methods.
Evidence of scholarly or creative activity indicating potential for an active research program.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate American Studies courses, including core courses in the graduate program.
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/major courses across Kennesaw, Marietta, and online formats.