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, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 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. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

JOB SUMMARY

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track, Limited Term Instructor of Composition faculty position in the Bailey School of Music with a preferred start date of August 2025. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Music Composition or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

OR

• A 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 the time of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching a rich variety of compositional styles, genres, and media
• Evidence of success in scholarship and creative activity at the national/international level
• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses
• Experience in professional performance collaboration

• Instruction of undergraduate courses in applied composition as well as composition-related subjects as needed, with primary course delivery in-person
  Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.