Job Details

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 Leven School takes a cross-functional and multi-disciplinary approach to business management. We integrate this perspective throughout our courses, including our strong areas of specialization, to prepare students to enter the workforce and contribute to their organizations and communities. Our faculty blends business experience with scholarship and caring to engage students, prepare them to become leaders, and improve their lives. We know business, and we are rigorous and thorough because we care.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Clinical Assistant Professor of Management and Leadership in the Michael A. Leven School of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Hospitality Executive MBA Programs with a preferred start date of January 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Teaching (4:3 Load)

• Teach primarily in the Executive MBA Program and provide high-quality instruction to experienced professionals and organizational leaders.
• Teach graduate-level courses in leadership, management, strategy, organizational behavior, and related disciplines within the Executive MBA curriculum.
• Remain current with developments in management, leadership, organizational effectiveness, and executive education and incorporate these insights into teaching and program development.
• Deliver engaging, executive-level instruction that bridges academic theory with contemporary business practice and real-world application.
• Design, develop, and continually update course content to reflect emerging trends, industry best practices, and the evolving needs of executive learners.
• Incorporate experiential learning opportunities, applied projects, simulations, executive assessments, and case-based teaching methodologies.
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate discussion-based learning environments that leverage the professional experiences of Executive MBA students.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback that supports student learning, leadership development, and career advancement.
• Maintain accessibility to Executive MBA students through advising, mentoring, and executive coaching as appropriate.
• Serve as Faculty Team Lead for assigned EMBA courses, coordinating course delivery, faculty engagement, curriculum alignment, and student experience.
• Participate fully in the weekend delivery format of the Executive MBA Program, including on-campus class sessions held on designated Saturdays and Sundays throughout the academic year.
• Teach and participate in both domestic and international residencies. 

Service

• Have an active role in supporting the Executive MBA Program, the Coles College of Business, and the broader university community. 
• Participate actively in Executive MBA program activities including orientations, residencies, executive networking events, graduation ceremonies, and student engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with program leadership to support curriculum innovation, program assessment, strategic planning, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Contribute to student recruitment, admissions activities, and yield initiatives by representing the Executive MBA Program at internal and external events.
• Engage with alumni, corporate partners, advisory board members, and community stakeholders to strengthen program visibility and industry connections.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as assigned.
• Support Assurance of Learning activities and accreditation efforts, including AACSB and SACSCOC reporting and assessment processes.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for corporate partnerships, executive education initiatives, and experiential learning projects benefiting Executive MBA students.
• Develop and maintain meaningful connections with industry, professional associations, and business leaders.
• Contribute to a collaborative faculty culture focused on delivering an exceptional executive student experience. 

Research

• Given the educator-practitioner nature of this position, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain professional currency and contribute to the intellectual environment of the college.
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarly, professional, or applied intellectual contributions consistent with AACSB faculty qualification standards.
• Engage in scholarly activities that enhance teaching effectiveness and support executive-level business education.
• Present at academic, practitioner, or professional conferences as appropriate.
• Pursue interdisciplinary research collaborations that inform teaching, leadership development, and organizational practice.
   

An earned Ph.D., or the foreign equivalent, in Management, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Strategy or a closely related business discipline, is required at the time of hire.

• Significant professional experience in business, industry, government, consulting, or a related professional setting.
• Senior leadership, executive, consulting, or entrepreneurial experience with responsibility for leading people, teams, organizations, or strategic initiatives.
• Experience teaching in Executive MBA, MBA, professional master's, executive education, or corporate leadership development programs.
• Evidence of impactful professional engagement through leadership in industry associations, professional organizations, or community-based partnerships.
• Record of applied scholarship, thought leadership, professional publications, or peer-reviewed academic publications.
• Experience mentoring experienced professionals and facilitating executive-level discussions and team-based learning experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to connect academic content to contemporary organizational challenges and leadership practice.
   

1. CV 
2. Cover Letter 
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. Teaching Philosophy

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, please apply by October 5, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Alison Keefe akeefe@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. 

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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.

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