"Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Interactive Design"

Job Details

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Interactive Design

Job ID: 292855

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

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.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Technical Communication and Interactive Design is committed to providing exceptional education through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Our cutting-edge approaches ensure students are well-equipped to succeed in rapidly evolving tech-adjacent fields. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers based on their deep understanding of digital environments and user experiences.

With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,100 degree-seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences is dedicated to pioneering workforce readiness in the humanities and social sciences. By staying true to our Liberal Arts values and integrating practical knowledge and experiential learning into our curriculum, we empower our students to become responsible citizens ready for the demands of the modern workplace. The home of three schools and eight departments, the College offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both traditional and interdisciplinary fields. These programs enable students to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.

The College is committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff and communities. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to fulfill that commitment and engage our students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Interactive Design in the Department of Technical Communications and Interactive Design with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in the interactive design program in areas such as screen design principles, interaction design methods, front-end development, and/or user research. KSU has a variable workload model, and the typical teaching load for research-active faculty is 3-2.
• Service to Department/College/University/professional community is expected.
• Active scholarship/creative activity in the candidate's specialization is expected. The hire will be eligible for scholarship support via start-up, department and college funds, etc.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications for hire at rank of Assistant Professor include:

• Terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in interaction design or a related field is required at the time of hire.
• Research agenda in design
• A record of effective university teaching in interactive design

In addition to the above, required qualifications for hire at rank of Associate Professor include:

• Teaching, research, and service record commensurate with hire at 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

1. CV
2. Letter of Application addressing the candidate's qualifications for the position, including a statement of teaching philosophy, a research agenda, and/or an artist statement.
3. Portfolio (Please attach a one-page document including the web link to your website).
4. Official teaching evaluations. (Upload as Additional Documents)
5. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
6. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 1, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Kei Tomita, ktomita@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.