Part-Time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of English (Screenwriting)

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Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of English (Screenwriting) Job ID: 299394 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. For more information, visit the Kennesaw State University website. 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 As a research-driven, student-centered Department, KSU's Department of English promotes the study of what is unique regarding human expression to empower students to understand who they are and how they should live, while also helping students cultivate and articulate skillsets that will enable them to thrive in viable career pathways. The Department houses four degrees, English (BA), English Education (BS), Interactive Design (BS), and Professional Writing (MA), that honor humanistic traditions while teaching students to make a range of contributions to professional and civic life. Additionally, the Department is home to core programs in First-Year Composition and General Education Literature, essential areas to KSU's undergraduate student success ecosystem. The students we serve are fully representative of the communities we serve in the metropolitan area and region, and we embrace high-impact practices such as mentored research, community-engaged learning, and internships in order to support their ability to succeed. The faculty, who pursue multifaceted research and creative endeavors, elevate KSU's profile, impacting both local and global communities. 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. 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 English 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. ResponsibilitiesTeaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Screenwriting. (particularly FILM 3105 and FILM 3125) Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines. Required Qualifications To teach undergraduate courses:A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Screenwriting or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire. ORA 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 thetime of hire. ORA minimum of 7 years relevant industry experience with significant and noteworthy credits at the time of hire. To teach graduate courses:A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Screenwriting or a related discipline is required at the time of hire. Preferred QualificationsSignificant professional experience Active in the field Teaching and/or mentorship experience Required Documents to AttachCV 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. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Anna Weinstein, aweinst6@kennesaw.edu. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu. For questions about a sp

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