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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 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.

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 Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences is dedicated to fostering cutting edge research and creative activity that enables us to pioneer workforce readiness in the humanities and social sciences. By staying true to our Liberal Arts values, pursuing the creation of both theoretical and applied knowledge in our scholarship, 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 and the [Department/School] are 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 twelve-month administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Associate Dean for Student Success and Engagement in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences with a preferred start date of July 1, 2027.  This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Oversees the development, planning, and implementation of all Student Success Initiatives, in collaboration with the College leadership team and departments/schools
• Collaborates on mapping college initiatives to the university strategic plan and gathering data for the initiatives related to the responsibilities of this position
• Promotes undergraduate research
• Serves as the college liaison with a number of campus partners, including the Undergraduate Advising Center, Career Planning and Development, and others as needed to perform the duties of this position
• Promotes career and professional development initiatives for students
• Responds to academic integrity and student issues (complaints and appeals)
• Manages student scholarships and oversees annual student award selection process
• Oversees the Dean's Student Advisory Board and the Lindy Radow Scholars Program
• Serves as the liaison with the Honors College and other campus and community partners regarding students and student-focused events and initiatives
• Facilitates and reports on experiential learning as it relates to student engagement and success
• Monitors and presents institutional reports and data on student success outcomes
• Assists in donor outreach and philanthropic initiatives with a student success focus
• Participates in professional activities related to student success and engagement on the local, state, and national levels
• Actively participates, leads, and/or facilitates scholarly research and/or scholarship of teaching and learning within the college  
• Builds mentoring programs for students
• Engages in activities to seek and/or secure funding to support student-facing initiatives and events
• Serves on committees as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean

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

• Ph.D., or its foreign equivalent, and an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in one of the academic schools or departments in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences at KSU 
• Must be eligible for tenure with an academic record of teaching, research, and service commensurate to the rank of full professor in the Radow College
• Demonstrated record of leadership experience in higher education
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and engagement in higher education
   

• Experience teaching in a large college setting that includes general education
• Experience fostering student success collaborations across departments, colleges, and/or institutions
• Experience in implementing high impact practices and/or QEP
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Evidence of developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with student leaders, faculty, staff, and administrators across a university
   

1. CV 
2. Cover Letter should address the themes presented in the job profile
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.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Ruth Goldfine, rgoldfin@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 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 25 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.

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.

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, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf