Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics and Director of the Center for Data Science and Analytics

Job ID: 289907

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 to over 50,000 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 School of Data Science and Analytics (SDSA) is recognized for its interdisciplinary education and research, offering a full spectrum of programs from undergraduate to PhD levels. With faculty leading pioneering research that drives innovation in data science, analytics, and applied statistics, SDSA addresses critical business and societal challenges through robust internal and external partnerships. Our unique combination of academic excellence and applied real-world experience equips students with both the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in today's data-driven world, making SDSA a hub for impactful education and cooperative problem-solving.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics and Director of the Center for Data Science and Analytics in the School of Data Science and Analytics (SDSA) with a preferred start date of January 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in data science, analytics, and/or applied statistics, as needed by the School.
• Mentor students in project-based courses, applied research labs, and sponsored research projects.
• Serve as the bridge between the Center's research team and external stakeholders, cultivating partnerships with industry, government, and community organizations.
• Develop and secure funded opportunities that generate applied research problems, provide access to valuable datasets, and sustain faculty and student research through ongoing funding.
• Expand the Center's profile by fostering strategic partnerships, enabling technology transfer, and delivering real-world solutions from academic expertise.
• Oversee corporate and governmental sponsored projects, including staffing, budgeting, contracting, and coordinating sponsor-research team meeting.
• Organize and lead major School events with external attendance (e.g., Analytics Day, Corporate Spotlight Series) to promote research visibility, industry collaboration, and student engagement.
• Serve as the liaison to the School's advisory board, organizing and facilitating meetings to share updates and gather strategic input.
• Advocate for the Center, SDSA, and KSU through public outreach, website updates, and speaking engagement at industry events.
• Provide service to School/College/University/professional community as a faculty member.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the School Director.

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

Required Qualifications

To teach undergraduate courses:

• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire. OR A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire. AND A minimum of five years of industry experience in a managerial or leadership role.

To teach graduate courses:

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.
• A minimum of five years of industry experience in a managerial or leadership role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of professional connections in data science, analytics, and related sectors.
• Experience overseeing multi-stakeholder projects, including budgeting, contracting, staffing, and sponsor engagement.
• Familiarity with technology transfer, intellectual property, and commercialization processes.
• Experience engaging stakeholders or strategic partners.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
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. Vision and strategic plan for the Center for Data Science and Analytics. (Limit 2-3 pages) (Upload as Additional Documents)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 10, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Herman (Gene) Ray, Search Committee Chair, at hray8@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-3648.