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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. Job Title:
Lecturer of Communication Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
291729 Job Details
Locations: Kennesaw, GA and Marietta, GA. Our Kennesaw campus address is 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144; our Marietta campus address is 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Communication in the School of Communication and Media 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. Responsibilities
Teaching undergraduate courses in non-fiction production (including COMM 3340, MENT 4454, 4464, JOUR Production Courses). The position primarily requires in-person instructions with occasional remote and hybrid instructions as needed. Service to the School, College, University, and/or profession is expected. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines. Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Production, or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire. OR a minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire. AND Industry Experience in one or more of the following or other related fields: Multimedia Reporting; Broadcast Reporting; Documentary; Commercial Production; Client Relations; Entertainment Production; Media Management. Preferred Qualifications
Professional Experience with Short-form Media Production, Advertising Media Production, Contract Media Production (Freelance), Audio Engineering, Digital Media Production, or Sports Media Production. Experience in business management of media (e.g., freelance, contract, or agency-based media production, entrepreneurial practice). Experience in mentoring students in career readiness and client relations, bridging creative and business aspects of media work. Industry-current skills in Journalism and Multimedia Production. Experience teaching asynchronous remote or hybrid courses. Record of past teaching at the undergraduate level. Required Documents to Attach
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 Professional Portfolio Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply and Review Timeline
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 30, 2025. Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Milad Minooie, mminooie@kennesaw.edu. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu. For questions about a specific job posting, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu. USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia defines integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect as core values. More details are available in USG Policy manuals online. Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status in campus programs or activities. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu. Background Check
Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Screening results may require disclosure of criminal history prior to a conditional offer. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings. All applicants are required to include professional references. Some positions may require additional screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening, and/or verification of academic credentials.
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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. Job Title:
Lecturer of Communication Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
291729 Job Details
Locations: Kennesaw, GA and Marietta, GA. Our Kennesaw campus address is 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144; our Marietta campus address is 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Communication in the School of Communication and Media 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. Responsibilities
Teaching undergraduate courses in non-fiction production (including COMM 3340, MENT 4454, 4464, JOUR Production Courses). The position primarily requires in-person instructions with occasional remote and hybrid instructions as needed. Service to the School, College, University, and/or profession is expected. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines. Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Communication, Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Production, or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire. OR a minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire. AND Industry Experience in one or more of the following or other related fields: Multimedia Reporting; Broadcast Reporting; Documentary; Commercial Production; Client Relations; Entertainment Production; Media Management. Preferred Qualifications
Professional Experience with Short-form Media Production, Advertising Media Production, Contract Media Production (Freelance), Audio Engineering, Digital Media Production, or Sports Media Production. Experience in business management of media (e.g., freelance, contract, or agency-based media production, entrepreneurial practice). Experience in mentoring students in career readiness and client relations, bridging creative and business aspects of media work. Industry-current skills in Journalism and Multimedia Production. Experience teaching asynchronous remote or hybrid courses. Record of past teaching at the undergraduate level. Required Documents to Attach
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 Professional Portfolio Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply and Review Timeline
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 30, 2025. Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Milad Minooie, mminooie@kennesaw.edu. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu. For questions about a specific job posting, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu. USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia defines integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect as core values. More details are available in USG Policy manuals online. Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status in campus programs or activities. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu. Background Check
Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Screening results may require disclosure of criminal history prior to a conditional offer. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings. All applicants are required to include professional references. Some positions may require additional screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening, and/or verification of academic credentials.
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