The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kennesaw State University is seeking applications from Assistant and Associate Professors for a nine-month tenure-track position to support the MSCM and potentially the Conflict Management concentration of a new fully funded Ph.D. program in International Policy (IP).  Go to http://hss.kennesaw.edu/  for a complete description of the program.

An earned Ph.D. in Conflict Management, Political Science, International Affairs, Public Policy, Anthropology or a related field, with interdisciplinary academic training in conflict management and policy.  Candidates with experience in peacekeeping, peace operations, international conflict resolution, humanitarian missions, post-conflict peace building, and the mitigation of regional conflicts will be given preference.  This position includes teaching responsibilities both in the Ph.D. program in International Policy and the Master of Science in Conflict Management program. The successful candidate will be expected to have a strong record of scholarship and graduate teaching.  A successful record of grantsmanship, foreign language competency and supervision of graduate research are all pluses for this position.

The successful candidate will have a joint appointment in one of the departments in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and with the new Ph.D. program.  Appointment with tenure at the associate rank is expected based on past record and experience.  Salary and benefits are competitive.

Kennesaw State University is a growing and progressive university in Georgia's public system of higher education. Located on an attractive campus in suburban Atlanta, KSU currently enrolls more than 21,000 traditional and nontraditional baccalaureate, master's and doctoral students. The thriving Atlanta metropolitan area has a rich array of museums, theaters, libraries, colleges and universities, and other resources.

Kennesaw State University's Quality Enhancement Plan is advancing global learning on the campus, in line with both the increasingly international character of the university’s student body and the many opportunities for cross-cultural learning available in Atlanta and throughout the northwest Georgia region.

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences wishes to provide an inclusive learning environment to prepare students for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society. Candidates are, therefore, encouraged to address in their application how they can contribute to the diversity of the community.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, applications must be received by April 3rd, 2009.  Electronic submissions are preferred.  Candidates should send a letter of application addressing strengths relative to the qualifications and responsibilities for the position, including a record of effective administration; evidence of scholarly activity; current vita; contact information for three references; and graduate transcripts to:

Dr. Linda Johnston, Search Chair
Kennesaw State University
1000 Chastain Road, MB #2205
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 423-6299
ljohnst9@kennesaw.edu

For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page www.kennesaw.edu

For questions about this position opening, contact Dr. Linda Johnston, Search Chair at (ljohnst9@kennsaw.edu).