"Assistant Professor of Information Technology"

Assistant Professor of Information Technology

Job ID: 288285

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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 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 Information Technology advances practical knowledge and skills in cutting-edge information technologies. Focusing on innovation and experiential learning, we prepare students at all levels, including PhD, Master, and undergraduate, to tackle complex digital challenges in an ever-evolving global landscape. Our faculty, distinguished by their comprehensive research and expertise, foster a dynamic learning environment that helps empower students to drive positive organizational and societal impact through IT solutions.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for tenure track Assistant Professor of Information Technology faculty positions in the Department of Information Technology with a preferred start date of January 2026. These are nine-month contracted positions. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach in information technology at both undergraduate and graduate levels in various modalities including online hybrid or face-to-face as per department need.
• Develop and maintain an active and productive research agenda.
• Service to the Department, College, University or professional community is expected.

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

Required Qualifications

An earned PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a computing discipline, such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data and Information Science, and Computer and/or Electrical Engineering is required at the time of hire.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of teaching philosophy including how you will advance student success at KSU
4. Statement of research philosophy
5. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
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 15, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Maria Valero, Search Committee Chair, at mvalero2@kennesaw.edu.

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