Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics

For more than 50 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, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 43,000 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 vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits 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. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, elevational, open and impact-generating, and being true to ourselves. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia’s core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.

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.

The School of Data Science and Analytics offers a wide range of educational courses and programs focused on applied statistics, analytics, and data science including general education courses, an undergraduate minor, an undergraduate major, a master’s degree, and a PhD in Data Science and Analytics. Faculty in the School currently conduct collaborative, interdisciplinary research in biostatistics, process improvement, survey methodology, sports analytics, psychometrics, education, and various areas of applied data science. Industry, government, and organizations partner with us to find solutions to their data-centric problems through the Center for Data Science and Analytics (CDSA) and the Human Studies Lab, two of the most successful and dynamic research units at the university. There are opportunities to support the School services and programs through CDSA.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for multiple full-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics in the School of Data Science and Analytics with a preferred start date of January 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of applied statistics, analytics, and data science
• Service to the School, College, and University appropriate for the position.
• Active scholarship activities consistent with an R2 institution (such as, but not limited to publications in journals, patents, successful external grant funding, etc.)

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

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related discipline, is required.
• For ABDs, required degree must be earned by start date.
• Proficient in at least one analytical programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SAS).
• Evidence of and/or potential for scholarship and/or creative activities.

• Evidence of and/or potential to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in statistics, analytics, data science, machine learning, AI, or closely related field. Candidates able to teach machine learning and AI are especially desired.
• Evidence of and/or potential to work and teach in an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting using various computational platforms, including cloud platforms, (such as consulting center rotation, collaboration in an applied setting, industry experience, etc.)
• Familiarity with ethical and responsible data science and computing principles and practices

• 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 experience and philosophy (limit 2-3 pages)
• Statement of Research experience, interests, and future plans (limit 2-3 pages)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin September 9, 2024. For full consideration, please apply by September 27, 2024.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Sherry Ni, [email protected], 470-578-2251.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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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