Assistant Professor of History

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Professor of History

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 290857

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 to over 50,000 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.

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Location Details: 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.

The History and Philosophy Department prepares students for adaptable, fulfilling careers by teaching transferable knowledge and skills through research, analysis, and clear communication. The College emphasizes leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, and civic engagement.

The College of Humanities & Social Sciences supports the success of students, faculty, staff and communities. We seek candidates whose experience aligns with that commitment and who will engage our students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of History in the Department of History and Philosophy with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in History. Faculty are expected to teach courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes
• Service to the Department/College/University/professional community is expected
• Scholars hip/Research expectations compatible with departmental expertise

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in History, or a related discipline, is required at the time of hire.

• Research and demonstrable field experience which supports expectations for publication in accordance with an R-2 institution
• Teaching field(s) compatible with department expertise. Effectiveness in teaching in different modalities and different course sizes, including large classes
• Ability to teach African History, World History, Historical Research Methods, Research Seminars, and courses in Conflict Management and Interdisciplinary Studies
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level
• Ability to work with Ph.D. students in KSU's International Conflict Management program and to offer courses in Interdisciplinary Studies programs

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 7, 2025.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Alice Pate, apate
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