Assistant Professor of English (Publishing and Professional Writing)

Assistant Professor of English (Publishing and Professional Writing)

Department of English

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English in the Department of English to begin August 2022.

A commitment to excellence in teaching, complimented by strong scholarship, engagement and service is expected of all faculty members in KSU’s Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate publishing and professional writing courses (and possibly courses focusing on the candidate’s secondary area of expertise) on a 3/3 load in various modalities, including face-to-face, hybrid, and online;
• Producing quality and significant discipline-specific research/scholarly/creative activities;
• Contributing to the service efforts of the department, university, profession, and community;
• Supporting the professional interests and experiences of students through internships, community/work-based initiatives, and engagement.

PhD, MFA, or its foreign equivalent, in English, writing, or a closely related field is required. Candidates who are ABD may apply; however, degree must be earned by the hire date.

Ideal candidates will have a background in publishing and professional writing in either academic or industry settings with a promising record of research or creative activities in these areas.

Qualifications to teach or develop courses in at least one of these secondary support areas is also preferred: feature writing, editing, career development, book design, digital/interactive storytelling, and/or book history/history of the publishing industry.

KSU’s student population is as diverse as the population of the Atlanta metro area and includes a high proportion of traditionally underrepresented groups and first-generation college students.

We prefer candidates who share the Department of English’s explicit commitment to teaching diverse communities and our belief that our diversity is our strength. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more than 50 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, including a growing number of doctoral programs. 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. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.