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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Interactive Design
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Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Interactive Design
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia. Regular. Full‑time. Job ID: 292855.
About Us Kennesaw State University is a Carnegie‑designated doctoral research institution with a strong focus on innovative teaching and learning. Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State serves more than 50,000 students and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 80 majors. The university is part of the University System of Georgia and is committed to expanding its academic and research missions while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is seeking a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Interactive Design in the Department of Technical Communication and Interactive Design. The preferred start date is August 2026. The position is a nine‑month contract and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in the interactive design program covering topics such as screen design principles, interaction design methods, front‑end development, and user research. Standard teaching load for research‑active faculty is 3–2.
Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional community.
Conduct active scholarship and creative activity in the candidate’s specialization; the hire will be eligible for scholarship support via start‑up and departmental funds.
Required Qualifications
For the rank of Assistant Professor: a terminal degree (or foreign equivalent) in interaction design or a related field at the time of hire, a research agenda in design, and a record of effective university teaching in interactive design.
For the rank of Associate Professor: a teaching, research, and service record commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of a high‑impact scholarly agenda in the area of specialization.
Experience with high‑impact pedagogical practices such as undergraduate research, community learning, and work‑based learning.
Design‑related industry experience.
Experience teaching in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online modalities.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Letter of Application addressing the candidate’s qualifications, including a statement of teaching philosophy and a research agenda.
Portfolio (one‑page document with a link to your website).
Official teaching evaluations.
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts and international course‑by‑course evaluations required upon hire).
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately; final consideration by January 1, 2026.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Kei Tomita, ktomita@kennesaw.edu. For technical support, contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251‑2644 or support@usg.edu. For general faculty job queries, email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment. In accordance with federal and state law, the university prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, and veteran status. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Background Check All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal history during the initial screening process. Positions of trust with a disqualifying criminal history may result in ineligibility for employment.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia upholds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all institutional activities. Kennesaw State University supports Freedom of Expression as outlined in Board Policy 6.5. For more details, visit https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
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About Us Kennesaw State University is a Carnegie‑designated doctoral research institution with a strong focus on innovative teaching and learning. Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State serves more than 50,000 students and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across 80 majors. The university is part of the University System of Georgia and is committed to expanding its academic and research missions while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is seeking a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Interactive Design in the Department of Technical Communication and Interactive Design. The preferred start date is August 2026. The position is a nine‑month contract and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in the interactive design program covering topics such as screen design principles, interaction design methods, front‑end development, and user research. Standard teaching load for research‑active faculty is 3–2.
Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional community.
Conduct active scholarship and creative activity in the candidate’s specialization; the hire will be eligible for scholarship support via start‑up and departmental funds.
Required Qualifications
For the rank of Assistant Professor: a terminal degree (or foreign equivalent) in interaction design or a related field at the time of hire, a research agenda in design, and a record of effective university teaching in interactive design.
For the rank of Associate Professor: a teaching, research, and service record commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of a high‑impact scholarly agenda in the area of specialization.
Experience with high‑impact pedagogical practices such as undergraduate research, community learning, and work‑based learning.
Design‑related industry experience.
Experience teaching in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online modalities.
Required Documents to Attach
CV
Letter of Application addressing the candidate’s qualifications, including a statement of teaching philosophy and a research agenda.
Portfolio (one‑page document with a link to your website).
Official teaching evaluations.
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts and international course‑by‑course evaluations required upon hire).
Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately; final consideration by January 1, 2026.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Kei Tomita, ktomita@kennesaw.edu. For technical support, contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251‑2644 or support@usg.edu. For general faculty job queries, email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Kennesaw State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment. In accordance with federal and state law, the university prohibits harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, and veteran status. For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu.
Background Check All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal history during the initial screening process. Positions of trust with a disqualifying criminal history may result in ineligibility for employment.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia upholds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all institutional activities. Kennesaw State University supports Freedom of Expression as outlined in Board Policy 6.5. For more details, visit https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
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