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Job Title:
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
291685
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. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024‑2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu.
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine‑month contracted position for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach core courses in our undergraduate and graduate criminal justice programs. Faculty in the department teach in a variety of modalities, including face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online. Candidates should have experience or willingness to teach large class sections.
Service to the Department, College, and University is also expected.
While our standard teaching load is 3/3, it is anticipated this will be a research‑intensive 2/2 teaching load. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a productive research agenda and seek opportunities for external funding.
Overall, strong scholarship, along with a commitment to excellence in teaching and service, is expected of all tenure‑track faculty members in the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU.
Required Qualifications
A doctoral degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Criminology or Criminal Justice, or other closely related social science discipline is required at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
A clear promise of quality research and scholarship.
The potential for external research funding.
Experience or expressed interest in teaching large classes.
The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with the ability to teach large major courses, including but not limited to, (1) Foundations of Criminal Justice, (2) Crimes and Defenses, (3) Criminal Courts, (4) Research Methods in Criminal Justice, (5) Criminal Procedure, (6) Corrections, and (7) Ethics in Criminal Justice.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Research agenda
Evidence of effective teaching, including but not limited to, teaching evaluations, peer observations, teaching certifications, or professional development workshop attendance (Upload as Additional Documents)
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
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 4, 2026.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Michael Logan, mlogan21@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 at Kennesaw State University, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
role at Inside Higher Ed.
Job Title:
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Location:
Kennesaw, Georgia Regular/Temporary:
Regular Full/Part Time:
Full-Time Job ID:
291685
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. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024‑2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu.
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine‑month contracted position for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach core courses in our undergraduate and graduate criminal justice programs. Faculty in the department teach in a variety of modalities, including face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online. Candidates should have experience or willingness to teach large class sections.
Service to the Department, College, and University is also expected.
While our standard teaching load is 3/3, it is anticipated this will be a research‑intensive 2/2 teaching load. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a productive research agenda and seek opportunities for external funding.
Overall, strong scholarship, along with a commitment to excellence in teaching and service, is expected of all tenure‑track faculty members in the Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU.
Required Qualifications
A doctoral degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Criminology or Criminal Justice, or other closely related social science discipline is required at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
A clear promise of quality research and scholarship.
The potential for external research funding.
Experience or expressed interest in teaching large classes.
The area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with the ability to teach large major courses, including but not limited to, (1) Foundations of Criminal Justice, (2) Crimes and Defenses, (3) Criminal Courts, (4) Research Methods in Criminal Justice, (5) Criminal Procedure, (6) Corrections, and (7) Ethics in Criminal Justice.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Cover Letter
Research agenda
Evidence of effective teaching, including but not limited to, teaching evaluations, peer observations, teaching certifications, or professional development workshop attendance (Upload as Additional Documents)
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
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 4, 2026.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Michael Logan, mlogan21@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 at Kennesaw State University, 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
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