Tenure-Track Communications Scholar — AI & Data Visualization

Kennesaw State University (1000 Chastain Road Kennesaw GA); Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication in the School of Communication and Media, with a preferred start date August 2027. This nine-month position will teach at the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, on-site in Georgia, with opportunities to teach graduate courses.

Responsibilities include teaching across programs, developing AI and data visualization courses, advancing research, and engaging in service and curriculum

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in communication, journalism, or related field required at hire.
• Demonstrated ability to teach AI and data visualization in journalism/media.
• Experience with hybrid/online instruction.
• Evidence of research or scholarship in relevant areas.
• Ability to develop courses across modalities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergrad and potentially graduate courses in the School of Communication and Media.
• Develop AI and data visualization courses and modules.
• Conduct research and seek external funding.
• Contribute to curriculum development and service.
• Engage in scholarly dissemination.

Skills

AI in journalism

Data visualization

Teaching

Course development

Education

Terminal degree in communication

Tools

LMS (e.g., Blackboard)

Course design

Job description

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication in the School of Communication and Media, with a preferred start date August 2027. This nine-month position will teach at the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses, on-site in Georgia, with opportunities to teach graduate courses.

Responsibilities include teaching across programs, developing AI and data visualization courses, advancing research, and engaging in service and curriculum