Associate Professor Jobs in Villa Rica, GA (NOW HIRING)

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 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. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.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
The Department of Social Work and Human Services prepares compassionate professionals to address complex social issues. Our innovative curriculum blends theory with practice, offering hands-on learning, internships, and field placements. We are committed to academic excellence, ensuring graduates have the skills and passion to make a meaningful impact in their communities.
The Department of Social Work and Human Services stands at the forefront of preparing dedicated and compassionate professionals equipped to address the complex social issues facing our communities today. Our pledge to academic distinction is reflected in our innovative curriculum, which integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, fostering critical thinking and ethical practice among our students. Through hands-on learning opportunities, internships, and field placements, we ensure that our graduates are not only well-versed in social work and human services principles but also possess the skills necessary to effect meaningful change. The Department's unwavering commitment to academic excellence and social impact prepares graduates who are not only knowledgeable and skilled but also passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Associate Professor or Professor of Social Work and Master's in Social Work Program Director (MSW) in the Department of Social Work and Human Services 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.
Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership; ensure accreditation compliance; oversee graduate curriculum and assessment; support faculty and students; and represent the program internally and externally.
• Teach across a CSWE-accredited MSW program to include research, methods, and special topics.
• Department, College, University, and/or professional community service is expected. The desired candidate will serve as Chair of the Graduate Academic and Assessment Program Committee.
• Maintain a record of scholarship in their established field of research consistent with rank.

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

• An earned PH.D./DSW/Ed.D degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Social Work or a related discipline, is required at the time of hire.
• Prior experience as an MSW or BSW Program Director or Associate Director
• Demonstrated experience with CSWE accreditation standards, assessment, and compliance.
• MSW from a CSWE-accredited institution
• 5 years minimum in the Teaching Discipline of Social Work in a CSWE-accredited program.
• State Licensure in Social Work (LMSW) with the ability to transfer to Georgia in one year.
• 2 years minimum clinical/direct practice experience in the field

Additional (required) qualifications to be considered for a Professor position:

• Prior experience as an MSW or BSW Program Director
• 5 years minimum clinical/direct practice experience in the field
• Established research portfolio
• Have held the rank of Full Professor at another institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses
• Mentoring doctoral students
• Licensure supervision
• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding
• Advanced Clinical License (LCSW)
• 5 years of direct practice skills

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Leadership & Administrative Philosophy Statement
4. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
5. Copy of current license
6. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by September 1, 2026.
Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Denise M. Green, dgree206@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 .
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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 .
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, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf