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

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Georgia seeks an Associate Professor or Full Professor of Data Science and Analytics. The role involves teaching, maintaining an active research agenda, and mentoring junior faculty. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a well-established research record with external funding. This position offers a full-time commitment, with responsibilities in course teaching and research development.

Qualifications

• Established research record with substantial external funding.
• Proven record in teaching and student supervision.
• Promoted to at least Associate Professor.
• Promoted to at least Associate Professor.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in data science and analytics.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Mentor junior faculty and students in research.
• Foster collaborations with internal units and external institutions.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities with federal, state, local and industry stakeholders; 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 and perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Grant Writing

Education

Ph.D. in Data Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Associate Professor or Full Professor of Data Science and Analytics and Associate School Director

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular • Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 289779

About Us: For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Kennesaw State is located just north of Atlanta and operates two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. The School of Data Science and Analytics (SDSA) offers programs from undergraduate to PhD levels and partners with internal and external entities to address business and societal challenges in data science, analytics, and applied statistics.

Location details: Kennesaw campus – 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144; Marietta campus – 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

USG Core Values and Equal Employment Opportunity information are provided in the posting. This role 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, with a commitment to improving teaching through scholarly approaches and curricular development.
• Maintain an active research agenda, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and seek/external funding.
• Lead the School's research development efforts and mentor junior faculty to grow the School’s research profile.
• Foster collaborations with internal units and external institutions.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities with federal, state, local and industry stakeholders; 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 and perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

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

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics, or related discipline, required at time of hire.
• A well-established research record with substantial external funding.
• A proven record in teaching and student supervision.
• Promoted to at least Associate Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding as leading investigator.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter (limit 2 pages)
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
• Statement of teaching philosophy (limit 2-3 pages)
• Statement of research philosophy (limit 2-3 pages)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply By

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

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, contact Dr. Paola Spoletini, [e-mail], 470-578-3811. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] or [e-mail]. For questions about a specific job posting, contact the search chair listed in the posting. For general questions about faculty jobs, email [e-mail].

USG and Legal

USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Respect. Equal Employment Opportunity: Kennesaw State University is an EEO employer. Background checks apply to final candidates as per USG policy.