Assistant Professor of Communication – Kennesaw State University

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of Communication – Kennesaw State University

• Institution: Kennesaw State University

• Academic Unit / Department: School of Communication & Media, Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences

• Job ID: 303684

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular, 9-Month, Tenure-Track Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

• Primary Areas: Journalism, Emerging Media, Artificial Intelligence, Data Visualization

• Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official vacancy

• Location: Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

• Application Deadline: October 26, 2026 – Full Consideration Date

• Expected Start Date: August 2027

Overview of Role

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Communication in the School of Communication & Media.

The position will primarily support the Journalism and Emerging Media program, with additional teaching in the Media and Entertainment program. The successful candidate will also contribute expertise in artificial intelligence and data visualization within Communication and Media.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach required and elective Communication and Media courses.

• Primarily support Journalism and Emerging Media.

• Contribute to the Media and Entertainment program.

• Develop and integrate courses involving artificial intelligence and data visualization.

• Teach across Kennesaw and/or Marietta campuses.

• Deliver courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.

• Maintain an active research or creative-scholarship agenda.

• Publish and disseminate research in high-quality outlets.

• Seek external funding for research and creative scholarship.

• Participate in School, College, University, and professional service.

• Contribute to interdisciplinary projects and community partnerships.

• Opportunities to teach graduate courses may also be available.

Potential Teaching Areas

Courses may include:

• Digital Media Production

• Uses and Effects of Mass Media

• Data Journalism

• Investigative Reporting

• Narrative Journalism

• Fundamentals of Digital Journalism

• Artificial Intelligence in Communication

• Data Visualization

• Emerging Media

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

• Terminal degree or foreign equivalent in:

  • Communication

  • Mass Communication

  • Journalism

  • Digital Media

  • Closely related discipline

• Degree must be completed by the time of hire.

• Demonstrated expertise applying artificial intelligence to journalism, media production, or other Communication fields.

• Teaching, course-development, or professional experience related to AI and data visualization.

• Evidence of scholarly or creative activity.

• Experience or training relevant to face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Digital Media, Journalism, or Media Production.

• Research record in AI and data visualization within Communication.

• Experience seeking external research funding.

• At least 2 years of professional experience in digital or broadcast media production.

• Experience with:

  • Data Journalism

  • Data Visualization

  • Computational Methods

  • Creative AI

  • Sports Media Production

• Evidence of excellence in teaching and student engagement.

• Experience developing curricula around emerging technologies and their ethical and professional implications.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts

4. Names, Phone Numbers, and Email Addresses of at least Three References

5. Teaching Philosophy

6. Two-Page Research Interest Statement

7. Two-Page Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Statement

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Process

• Job ID: 303684

• Full Consideration Date: October 26, 2026

• Review of applications begins immediately.

• Faculty Search Contact: Farooq Kperogi, Ph.D.

• Email: fkperogi@kennesaw.edu

• Final candidates are subject to the required background-check process.