Director of the School of Government and International Affairs

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.

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 School of Government and International Affairs is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, research, and service. We value and encourage engagement with the community at the local, national, and global levels. Our primary goal is to provide our students with the necessary academic and communication skills, knowledge base, and analytical abilities to understand political systems and critical issues, and to be involved citizens and high-performing professionals in their chosen careers. Through our various undergraduate and graduate programs and outreach activities, the faculty and students work together to engage in independent scholarship and professional development in areas such as domestic and international politics and policy, and public administration.

With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,500 degree-seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences prepares the next generation of leaders in a wide array of fields to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century and become contributing citizens in a global society. 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. RCHSS provides students experiential learning opportunities to enable them to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of civic engagement.

The College and the 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 to our students, partners, and stakeholders effectively.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, twelve-month administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Director of the School of Government and International Affairs that begins July 1, 2024.

The Director provides School leadership and oversees the School's several academic programs, its budget, and other associated initiatives. The successful candidate should be an accomplished scholar with demonstrated administrative leadership skills and the ability to create an environment for collaboration, transparency, and shared governance. The Director will have the responsibility to promote and contribute to the success of all the faculty, staff, and students who comprise the School community. Working in collaboration with School faculty, School staff, and the Dean's Office, the Director will support and enhance teaching effectiveness, scholarship and research, student success, and community outreach.

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

• A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Political Science, International Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service commensurate with the rank of a tenured full professor in the School of Government and International Affairs.
• Demonstrated record of successful administrative and/or leadership experience in a department, college, or university setting.
• Demonstrated record of effectively working fairly and professionally with faculty, staff, and students of varied backgrounds reflecting KSU's community.
  

• Commitment to effective shared governance and advocating for faculty interests.
• Experience supporting the success of large and diverse departments and/or institutional settings including with faculty with varied areas of expertise.
• Experience cultivating relationships with community and professional stakeholders.
• Commitment to and evidence of fostering a positive work environment and interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated record of mentoring faculty and supporting faculty success.
• Experience with effective conflict resolution.
• Effective and strong communication skills.
  

• CV
• 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 to be contacted as needed

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application deadline is January 26, 2024.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact John Havard, Search Committee Chair, jhavard@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-3984.

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

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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 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 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu, or by making a report here.

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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