Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security in the Department of Information Systems and Security, with a preferred start date in August 2027. This nine-month position is based in Georgia and requires a doctorate at hire.

The role includes teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, participating in service to the department, college, and university, and pursuing scholarly activity in IS, healthcare

Qualifications

• Required: Doctorate in Business Administration, Information Systems, Management Science, or an equivalent/related discipline at hire time.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels in areas such as data analytics, database management, software development, data mining, and related topics.
• Provide service to the Department, College, and University.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity in the area of expertise.
• Teaching load is typically 3/3; summer support for new faculty may be available for up to 3 years.

Education

Doctorate in Business Administration, Information Systems, Management Science, or related discipline

Job description

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security

Job ID: 300876   Location: Kennesaw, Georgia   Full/Part Time: Full Time   Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security in the Department of Information Systems and Security, with a preferred start date of August 2027. This nine-month contracted position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in areas such as data analytics, database management, software development, data mining, and related topics.
• Provide service to the Department, College, and University.
• Engage in research and scholarly activity in the area of expertise.
• Teaching load is typically 3/3; summer support for new faculty may be available for up to 3 years.

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

Qualifications

• Required: A doctorate in Business Administration, Information Systems, Management Science, or an equivalent or related discipline at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate from an AACSB-accredited college/school.
• Prior teaching experience (in-person, online, or hybrid).
• Interest or documentation of teaching healthcare IS or related courses.
• Record of research accomplishments and scholarly publications related to Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Analytics, or Data Analytics.

Required Documents to Attach

1. Curriculum Vitae (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. Research Interests
6. Teaching Philosophy
7. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g., teaching evaluations, letters of support, documented feedback from presentations or workshops) - optional upload as Additional Document

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply and Contact Information

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by September 30, 2026. For questions about this faculty opening, contact the search chair listed in the posting. For general faculty job inquiries, email the faculty jobs inbox.

USG Core Values and Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System of Georgia upholds core values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The university prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity.

Background Check

Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Additional screening may include verification of credentials or other background checks as applicable.