Job Details
Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Job ID: 299561
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.
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 Molecular and Cellular Biology offers a comprehensive and innovative education in core domains of the life sciences including molecular biology, microbiology, developmental biology, and genetics. Our curriculum is enhanced through real world skills-building, inquiry-based courses, experiential learning, and training opportunities in state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. Our world class faculty are dedicated to understanding biological phenomena and to developing applications that advance society, while also training our students to be the next generation of scientists, health professionals, educators, and enlightened citizens.
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 Molecular and Cellular Biology 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
- Teaching undergraduate courses, including lectures and/or laboratories as needed, in introductory biology (introductory cell biology section), genetics, cell biology, microbiology, and/or other courses with cell and molecular-related content.
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 Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology 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
- College-level teaching experience
- Experience teaching online
- Evidence of a focus on student success.
Required Documents to Attach
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
- Teaching philosophy (original statement/not AI-generated) and how you will advance student success at KSU
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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