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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, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 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 vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits 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.  Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.  For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.  

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.

As the most extensive collegiate dance program in Georgia, the KSU Department of Dance offers a B.A. in Dance with concentrations in ballet and modern dance, and a minor in Dance. KSU Dance employs 18 full/part-time faculty, and is housed in state-of-the-art dance facilities, including metropolitan Atlanta's only Dance Theater. The KSU Dance Company has received top honors at the American College Dance Association and has been invited to perform at the Kennedy Center in five national years. 

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Dance in the Department of Dance with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teach undergraduate courses in the area of Dance History/Theory, Dance Analysis & Criticism, and other topics in the candidate's area of specialization.
• Develop and maintain an active program of peer-reviewed scholarship/research activities. 
• Engage in institutional and professional service.   
• Additional departmental responsibilities include student success initiatives, recruitment, assessment, curricular development, and participation in department and university activities that serve programmatic goals and the mission of the university.

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

• A terminal MFA, PhD, or EdD, or the foreign equivalent, in Dance History/Theory, Dance Studies, or related field.  
• Demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship/creative activity. 

NOTE: Strong ABD candidates may be considered.  The degree must be earned by the start date.

• At least two years of collegiate teaching.
• Demonstrated record of support of undergraduate research/creative activity mentorship, or other projects that foster student success. 
   

1.    Letter of Application
2.    Current CV 
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 
5.    One-page statement of research interests/agenda 
6.    One-page statement of teaching philosophy

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, please apply by December 15, 2024. 

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Autumn Eckman, aeckman1@kennesaw.edu. 

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For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu. 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.