Assistant Professor of History Education

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.

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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.

The History and Philosophy Department prepares students for adaptable, fulfilling careers by teaching a core set of transferable knowledge and skills through research, analyzing and assessing evidence, and articulating sound conclusions both orally and in writing. Students learn about the larger world by studying societies, cultures, and economies across a broad chronological and geographical spectrum, which makes them better global citizens, problem solvers, and communicators.

With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,100 degree-seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences is dedicated to pioneering workforce readiness in the humanities and social sciences. By staying true to our Liberal Arts values and integrating practical knowledge and experiential learning into our curriculum, we empower our students to become responsible citizens ready for the demands of the modern workplace. The home of three schools and eight departments, the College offers more than 80 graduate and undergraduate programs of study in both traditional and interdisciplinary fields. These programs enable students to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.

The College is committed to the success of our students, faculty, staff and communities. We seek candidates whose experience has prepared them to fulfill that commitment and engage our students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of History Education in the Department of History and Philosophy with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teach undergraduate courses in methods of history education and supervise student teachers in their field experiences, as well as teach world or US history surveys and/or courses in their area of specialization. Faculty are expected to teach courses of variable size and modalities, including large class sizes, and on Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses.
• Produce and disseminate high-quality, meaningful scholarship in history, history education, or a closely related field.
• Pursue external funding to support research and scholarship.
• Serve the department, college, university, profession, and/or community, especially K-12 education.

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

• A doctoral degree, or the foreign equivalent, History Education, Social Studies Education, or a closely related field is required at the time of hire.
• Three (3) or more years of teaching experience at the secondary level (grades 6-12)
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in research and scholarship within the discipline, such as, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, academic presentations, and external funding applications
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, mentorship, and promoting student success at the university level
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in service to the college, university, profession, and/or community

• An earned Ph. D. at the time of hire
• Five (5) or more years of experience teaching history/social studies at the secondary (grades 6-12) level
• A Master's Degree, or the foreign equivalent or at least 18 graduate-level hours, in History or a closely related field, which meets SACSCOC requirements for teaching undergraduate courses in history
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate level, in different modalities and different course sizes
• Evidence of a sustained research agenda in history, history education, or a closely related field
• Experience applying for or working with extramural research funding
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with digital history/humanities

1. CV
2. Cover Letter addressing teaching experiences, research agenda, and approach to mentoring pre-service teachers.
3. Unofficial Transcripts for all graduate coursework (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
5. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness may include lesson plans, assignment instructions, syllabi and other teaching materials; a summary of teaching evaluations and/or observation summaries and letters of support, as appropriate to the candidate's experience. (Upload as Additional Documents)
6. Scholarly Writing Sample

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 8, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Nefertari Yancie, nyancie@kennesaw.edu.

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