Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education

Job Details

Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education

Job ID: 296391
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Part 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 pool of open rank, part-time and limited term faculty positions in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education (for the Public Health Program & Integrated Health Sciences Program) for the academic year 2026-2027. These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in public health or integrated health science, including health systems, policy and healthcare administration.

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 Public Health, Health Science, Health Services Administration 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

• Experience teaching undergraduate courses

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover letter including a brief teaching philosophy, a list of specific courses of interest with PH or IHS prefix, and course modality availability (in person, hybrid, online).
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.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Andrew Peachey, DrPH, apeache1@kennesaw.edu.