LocationOur 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 InformationThe 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.
Job SummaryKennesaw 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.
Responsibilities - 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.
Required Qualifications - 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
Preferred Qualifications - 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
Required Documents to Attach - CV
- Cover Letter should address the themes presented in the job profile
- 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.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply Before DateReview of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2026.
Contact InformationFor questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Ruth Goldfine, rgoldfin@kennesaw.edu .
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