Associate Professor or Full Professor of Data Science and Analytics and Associate School Director

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track, Associate Professor or Full Professor of Data Science and Analytics and Associate School Director in the School of Data Science and Analytics with a preferred start date of January 2026. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of graduate and undergraduate courses in data science, analytics, and/or applied statistics, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement in teaching through scholarly approaches and leading curricular development in these areas.
• Maintain an active and productive individual research agenda, including establishing and sustaining a defined research program, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and seeking and securing external grant funding.
• Lead the School's research development efforts, including mentoring junior faculty in research and growing the School's research profile.
• Foster research collaborations with internal units and external institutions.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities with federal, state, local and industry stakeholders, and promote funding-seeking activities within the School.
• Mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students in research.
• Provide service to the School, College, University, and professional community.
• Substitute for the School Director as needed.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by the School Director.

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

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatics, or a related discipline, is required at the time of hire.
• A well-established research record including a history of substantial external funding.
• A proven record in teaching and student supervision.
• Have been promoted to a minimum of an Associate Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding as the leading investigator.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter (limit 2 pages)
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
5. Statement of teaching philosophy including how you will advance student success at KSU (limit 2-3 pages)
6. Statement of research philosophy and how you will advance the School's research profile (limit 2-3 pages)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by September 30, 2025.