"Lecturer of Physics"

Lecturer of Physics

Job ID: 293132

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 Physics engages students through a student-centered, research-driven curriculum, where students are actively involved in high-impact research addressing significant global issues. With a personalized approach, our program fosters the creation of new knowledge and the development of critical thinking and scientific problem-solving skills for our graduates to excel in top-tier graduate programs and the STEM workforce.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Physics in the Department of Physics 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

• Teach calculus and non-calculus based introductory physics lectures, recitations, and laboratories.
• Service to the department, college or university related to instruction, pedagogy, and/or student success.

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 a discipline related to Physics or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with current evidence-based instructional practices.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses.

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. Statement of teaching philosophy including 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 February 1, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact David Garofalo at dgarofal@kennesaw.edu.