Open Rank Professor of Data Science and Analytics

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is hiring for an Open Rank Professor of Data Science and Analytics. This tenure-track role involves teaching and research within the School of Data Science and Analytics. The preferred start date is January 2027.

Successful candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Data Science or a related field, with evidence of teaching and research accomplishments being critical. The position promotes scholarly activities and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field, is required.
• Evidence of teaching experience in relevant subjects.
• Demonstrated success in securing extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Instruct graduate and undergraduate courses in data science, analytics, and applied statistics.
• Engage in active scholarship activities consistent with R2 institution standards.
• Provide service to the School, College, University, and Profession.

Skills

Teaching in statistics, analytics, data science

Research scholarship activities

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Data Science or related field

Job description

Job Title: Open Rank Professor of Data Science and Analytics

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 300372

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure track Open Rank Professor Faculty Position of Data Science and Analytics in the School of Data Science and Analytics with a preferred start date of January 2027. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Instruct a range of graduate and undergraduate courses in data science, analytics, and/or applied statistics, demonstrating a commitment to improve teaching through scholarly approaches.
• Research: Engage in active scholarship activities consistent with an R2 institution and appropriate to the rank (such as, but not limited to, peer-reviewed publications, external grant activity and awards, patents and other forms of innovation/technology transfer, etc.)
• Service: Provide service to the School, College, University, and Profession appropriate for the position.

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

Required Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related field, is required at the time of hire.

For the rank of:

• Associate Professor - Have held the rank of Associate Professor.
• Full Professor - Have held the rank of Full Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate or Full Professor only:

• Evidence of teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in statistics, analytics, data science, machine learning, AI, or closely related field. Candidates able to teach ethics and soft skills (such as project management) are especially desired.
• Evidence of working and teaching in an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting such as cloud platforms, consulting center rotation, applied research teams, industry experience, etc.
• Evidence of familiarity with ethical and responsible science and/or computing principles and practices.
• Evidence of mentoring graduate student research (MS Thesis and/or PhD Dissertation).
• Prior success in obtaining extramural funding as the leading investigator.

Required Documents

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. Teaching Philosophy (limit 2-3 pages)
6. Research Interest (limit 2-3 pages)

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by August 20, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Austin Brown, [e-mail].

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

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Background Check

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf