Lecturer of Health Promotion and Physical Education

Job ID: 294759

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 Health Promotion and Physical Education fosters a healthier tomorrow by preparing the next generation of committed, compassionate professionals in interprofessional areas of health. Through engaged learning and innovative applied research, we address the multifaceted determinants of health and wellness for individuals, populations, and global communities.

Our undergraduate programs in Integrated Health Sciences, Public Health, and Health and Physical Activity Leadership (including Health & Physical Education Teacher Certification and Coaching) equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences to pursue impactful careers or advanced studies in a wide range of health-related disciplines. We also offer graduate coursework in the growing field of mHealth.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Health Promotion and Physical Education in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education with a preferred start date of August 2026. The area of concentration includes coaching, health and physical education teacher certification, and interdisciplinary health and physical activity leadership. 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 Health and Physical Activity Leadership program including the Coaching Concentration and/or Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification Concentration
• Service to Dept/College/University/professional community is expected.

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

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Health and Physical Education or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

OR

• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach classes in Advanced Coaching Methods. Experience as a coach at the high school varsity level or higher.
• Certified Health and Physical Education Teacher with interests in Early Childhood Physical Education and Adapted PE
• Ability to contribute to program leadership
• Record of teaching undergraduate courses

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter highlighting potential contributions to the Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification Concentration and/or Coaching Concentration within the Health and Physical Activity Leadership program
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU
5. 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 March 15, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Monica Gerda, mgerda@kennesaw.edu, program director and search chair.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.