Chair Department of History and Philosophy

Overview

Job Title:

Chair of the Department of History and Philosophy

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

About Us:

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. We are launching a new strategic plan in . For more information, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Locations:
Kennesaw campus at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144;
Marietta campus 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 effective communication. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences focuses on workforce readiness and liberal arts values, offering programs across traditional and interdisciplinary fields. The College is committed to student, faculty, staff, and community success and seeks candidates who will engage effectively with stakeholders.

Job Summary:

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of History and Philosophy with a preferred start date of July 1, 2026. This is a twelve-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Serves as a member of the Dean's Leadership Team
• Oversees faculty and staff in line with university policies and procedures, including hiring, recruitment, professional development, annual and multi-year reviews, workload assignments, and other personnel-related processes
• Manages the unit's budget, including proposals, planning, and approvals in line with state and university policies
• Cultivates relationships for charitable gifts and partners with the dean's office to identify community partners and development opportunities
• Oversees course and curriculum matters within the unit, including enrollment management, student recruitment, course and program assessment, curriculum updates, and appeals
• Ensures development, implementation, revision, and communication of policies and procedures within the department, including bylaws, annual review, and promotion and tenure
• Models research and creative activity through regular conference presentation and publication in appropriate national and international venues
• Advances impactful research and scholarly activity within the unit, including grant-seeking, public scholarship, interdisciplinary research, and scholarship of teaching and learning
• Facilitates and supports professional service and outreach
• Implements a strategic vision for the department and supports teaching effectiveness, scholarship, research, student success, and community engagement
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean

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

• A terminal degree, or foreign equivalent, in History, Secondary Education with an emphasis on social studies or history education, or Philosophy or related field…