Assistant Professor of History

Kennesaw State University • Kennesaw, GA

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About The Position

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of History in the Department of History and Philosophy 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.

Requirements

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in History, or a related discipline, is required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Research and demonstrable field experience which supports expectations for publication in accordance with an R-2 institution.
• Teaching field(s) compatible with department expertise. Effectiveness in teaching in different modalities and different course sizes, including large classes.
• Ability to teach African History, World History, Historical Research Methods, Research Seminars, and courses in Conflict Management and Interdisciplinary Studies.
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Ability to work with Ph.D. students in KSU's International Conflict Management program and to offer courses in Interdisciplinary Studies programs.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in History. Faculty are expected to teach courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes.
• Service to the Department/College/University/professional community is expected.
• Scholarship/Research expectations compatible with departmental expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree