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Lecturer of Psychology

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Lecturer of Psychology Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Full/Part Time:

Full‑Time

Job ID:

290170

About Kennesaw State University 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 Summary Full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty positions as Lecturer of Psychology in the Department of Psychological Science with a preferred start date of August 2026. These are nine‑month contracted positions performed in the state of Georgia. Standard teaching load is 12‑15 credit hours (four or five courses) per semester. The position requires teaching courses in the psychology major and related areas, engaging in service to the department, college, or university, and demonstrating a strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship.

Responsibilities

Commit to excellence in teaching and service to the university, department, and/or discipline.

Teach courses required for the psychology major, such as introduction to general psychology, careers in psychology, research methods, statistics, and/or senior seminar.

Teach courses within one of the areas in the KSU psychology major, including the Diversity Area, Personality and Social Area, Biological Bases Area, Health Area, or Learning and Cognition Area.

Handle a teaching load of 12‑15 credit hours (four or five courses) per semester.

Teach courses of variable sizes and modalities, including large class sizes.

Engage in service to the department, college, and/or university.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and mentorship.

Attend departmental faculty meetings and complete all mandatory university trainings.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Psychology or a closely related discipline at the time of hire.

Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of promoting student success.

Experience teaching undergraduate courses in introduction to general psychology, careers in psychology, research methods, statistics, and/or senior seminar.

Experience teaching courses in one of the areas within the KSU psychology major.

Experience teaching courses in variable modalities and class sizes, including large class sizes.

Demonstrated excellence in course design and delivery.

Evidence of effective mentorship of university‑level students.

Required Documents

CV

Cover Letter addressing qualifications, teaching philosophy, and proposed efforts to facilitate student success at KSU.

Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts and official international course‑by‑course evaluations are required upon hire).

Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references.

Evidence of teaching effectiveness such as student course evaluations, peer evaluations, letters from students, sample syllabi or projects, participation in professional development related to pedagogy.

Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 1, 2025.

Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Anisah Bagasra at abagasra@kennesaw.edu or call 470-578-5254.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, contact the Shared Services Center at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

For general questions about faculty jobs, email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

Core Values & EEO Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning and operates under the core values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Key statements about the Code of Conduct and policies are available at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or 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 as per the University System of Georgia policy. Background check details and policies are available at https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf.

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