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Lecturer of History
Full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty position in the Department of History and Philosophy at Kennesaw State University. Preferred start date August 2026. Nine‑month contract. Work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of History. The role includes teaching general‑education undergraduate courses in history and participating in department and campus activities. Faculty are expected to teach courses of variable sizes and modalities, including large class sizes.
Responsibilities
Teach general‑education undergraduate courses in history.
Participate in department and campus activities.
Teach courses of variable sizes and modalities, including large class sizes.
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree, or foreign equivalent, in history or a related field at the time of hire.
Record of teaching undergraduate students in history.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in different modalities, such as online or hybrid courses.
Record of past teaching survey courses in world history.
Effectiveness in teaching different course sizes, including large classes.
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae (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 three references
Teaching philosophy statement and how you will advance student success at KSU
Sample syllabi (upload as additional documents)
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 1, 2025.
Contact Information Dr. Jamie McCandless – jmccandl@kennesaw.edu – 470‑578‑6232.
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. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
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. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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Job Summary Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of History. The role includes teaching general‑education undergraduate courses in history and participating in department and campus activities. Faculty are expected to teach courses of variable sizes and modalities, including large class sizes.
Responsibilities
Teach general‑education undergraduate courses in history.
Participate in department and campus activities.
Teach courses of variable sizes and modalities, including large class sizes.
Required Qualifications
Terminal degree, or foreign equivalent, in history or a related field at the time of hire.
Record of teaching undergraduate students in history.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in different modalities, such as online or hybrid courses.
Record of past teaching survey courses in world history.
Effectiveness in teaching different course sizes, including large classes.
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae (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 three references
Teaching philosophy statement and how you will advance student success at KSU
Sample syllabi (upload as additional documents)
Application Deadline Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 1, 2025.
Contact Information Dr. Jamie McCandless – jmccandl@kennesaw.edu – 470‑578‑6232.
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. For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
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. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job‑based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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