"Clinical Assistant Professor of Prosthetics and Orthotics"

Clinical Assistant Professor of Prosthetics and Orthotics

Job ID: 291820
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 dynamic, thriving and rapidly growing Wellstar College transforms lives by advancing the health and well-being of individuals and communities through innovative academic programs, interdisciplinary research, and community partnerships. Our emphasis on experiential learning and real-world applications ensures in-demand workforce ready graduates. Collectively, we tackle complex health challenges locally and globally, driving innovation in clinical care, human performance, and societal well-being.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Clinical Assistant Professor of Prosthetics and Orthotics in the Master's of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics program of Wellstar College of Health and Human Services with a preferred start date of January 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching face-to-face lecture and laboratory courses in Prosthetics and Orthotics at the graduate level. May include course instruction in related graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Additional responsibilities may include curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, development of policies and procedures related to the program, contributing to accreditation reports, and supporting research.
• Some department, college, university, and professional service is expected.

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

Required Qualifications

• An earned Masters Degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Prosthetics and Orthotics, or a terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a related field is required at the time of hire.
• National board certification from the American Board for Certification in orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics.
• Must be eligible for licensure as required by the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience including familiarity with prosthetics and orthotics laboratories.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

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

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Adrienne Hill, MSPO Program Director, ahill213@kennesaw.edu.

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