Part-time Faculty Positions in The Department of Architecture

Job Title : Part-time Faculty Positions in The Department of Architecture

Location : Marietta, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Part-Time

Job ID : 274150

About Us

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 to over 43,000 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 student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, elevational, open and impact-generating, and being true to ourselves. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu .

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

Supporting KSU's High Activity Research mission, the Department of Architecture advances the design sciences and their capacities for high-impact, performance-driven, and real-world transformations. Addressing a multifaceted array of global challenges, we welcome candidates whose manifold experiences and expertise expand and enrich our perspectives, dialogs, methods, and practices.

Situated within the College of Architecture and Construction Management, the Bachelor of Architecture program offers a 5-year, NAAB-accredited professional, and STEM-designated degree that meets general education requirements leading to architecture licensure.

The program centers on studio sequences that proceed from fundamentals of architectural design, through technical aspects of building and comprehensive design, to investigations of complex urban conditions. The studios are reinforced with sequences in design communication, architectural culture and theory, structures, environmental technology, and professional practice.

The program culminates in a Fifth-Year Thesis that engages critical research and architectural design, which collectively provides a holistic understanding of design processes necessary to create well-designed and meaningful architecture.

The College of Architecture and Construction Management at Kennesaw State University seeks to creatively shape the future of our communities through its intersecting missions of education, research / creative activities, and community engagement. The college has a strong record of excellence in educational programs in architecture and construction management. The research and creative activities of its faculty advance society's appreciation of the importance of the built environment, and the value of design and creativity, and contributes directly to improving our communities and tackling the environmental, social and economic challenges they face. Located in the Atlanta metropolitan area and using it as a living lab, the college is uniquely situated to develop innovative and effective solutions to these challenges while providing our students with unique learning experiences.

The College is comprised of two allied departments : Architecture and Construction Management. As of AY 2023-2024, the college has 1540 undergraduate and graduate students in three accredited programs. The CACM has 66 full and part time faculty members and 15 staff members.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time faculty positions in the Department of Architecture for the academic year 2024-2025. These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with experience. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in our undergraduate, B.Arch degree program. Areas of specialization include :

• Architecture Studio
• Structures
• Design Communications & Documentation
• Architecture History & Theory
• Environmental Systems & Building Performance
• Professional Practice
• Course documentation for accreditation purposes

Teaching formats depend on the course assigned and include lectures, lectures with labs, and architecture studios.

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

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Architecture Studio

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

4. List of names, phone numbers and email addresses of at least 3 references to be contacted as needed

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Jeffery Collins at jcoll133@kennesaw.edu .

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu .

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 .

USG Core Values

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 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu .

Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and / or verification of academic credentials.

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