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Assistant Professor of Political Science

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Inside Higher EdKennesaw, GA, US
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Assistant Professor of Political Science

Location : Kennesaw, Georgia | Regular | Full-Time | Job ID : 289923

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Overview

Kennesaw State University is a large, public research university located near Atlanta. The School of Government and International Affairs offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a focus on engaged citizenship, professional development, and experiential learning. The College and University emphasize values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Political Science in the School of Government and International Affairs with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and work is performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

  • Teaching undergraduate and / or graduate courses in one or more Political Science subfields.
  • Teaching courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes.
  • Service to department, college, university, and profession.
  • Maintain a steady research and publication agenda in areas such as security policy, homeland security, and emergency management, with consideration given to the role of artificial intelligence.
  • Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

    Required Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Political Science or related discipline (or foreign equivalent) at time of hire.
  • Experience teaching in-person, online, or hybrid courses; willingness to teach large classes.
  • Evidence of or potential for scholarship in security policy, homeland security, emergency management, or artificial intelligence (focus on AI will be considered).
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Record of teaching at undergraduate and / or graduate levels.
  • Likelihood of obtaining extramural funding.
  • Ability to teach introductory courses in Political Science.
  • Required Documents to Attach

  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • 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
  • Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 10, 2025.

    Contact Information

    For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Jack Moran, Search Committee Chair, jmoran@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.

    USG Core Values

    The University System of Georgia upholds Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details are available in USG policy materials online.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu.

    Background Check

    Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation, and disclosures may be requested prior to a conditional offer of employment. Some positions may require additional screenings as part of the process.

    Note : Internal job-system boilerplate and extraneous sections from the original posting have been removed for clarity.

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