Lecturer of Nursing

Job Title: Lecturer of Nursing
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 284361
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 [

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 Wellstar School of Nursing has one of the nation's largest in person BSN programs, delivering exceptional educational experiences that prepare workforce ready professionals. Committed to excellence, and in collaboration with our healthcare partners, our program equips graduates to lead and transform the health and well-being of all communities through innovative practice, education, research, and service.
Job Summary Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions as Lecturer of Nursing in the Wellstar School of Nursing with a preferred start date of August 2025. These are nine-month contracted positions. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities The position will report to the Director of the Wellstar School of Nursing. A commitment to excellence in teaching and service to the university, department and/or discipline is expected of all non-tenure track faculty. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Teaching at the undergraduate level in didactic and clinical courses. Classroom, lab, and clinical teaching may be required.
* Service to the department, college, university, and/or professional community.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications
* A master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in nursing is required.
* A strong depth of knowledge in adult health, community health, psychiatric/mental health, parent/child or women's health nursing, and/or skills and simulation labs.
* A minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience, and previous experience in nursing education or serving as a preceptor for nursing students in clinical settings.
* An active RN license in Georgia or eligibility for a Georgia nursing license

Preferred Qualifications
* Previous teaching experience
* Nurse Practitioner Certification (Acute Care, Adult Health, Family, Gerontological Pediatric, Women's Health, or Psychiatric/Mental Health)
Required Documents to Attach
* CV
* Cover Letter
* 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 Date Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by May 18, 2025.
Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr Rebecca Shabo, Interim Director of the Wellstar School of Nursing, [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
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 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
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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.
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