Professor of Data Science and Analytics

Overview

Kennesaw State University is a large, public university known for its entrepreneurial spirit and community. Located just north of Atlanta across two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, it offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. It is a member of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2).

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Kennesaw campus: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Marietta campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060

The School of Data Science and Analytics (SDSA) is recognized for interdisciplinary education and research, offering programs from undergraduate to PhD levels. SDSA addresses business and societal challenges through partnerships and prepares students with technical and interpersonal skills for today’s data-driven world.

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track open rank faculty position as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor of Data Science and Analytics in the School of Data Science and Analytics, with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teaching:
  Instruct a range of graduate and undergraduate courses in data science, analytics, and/or applied statistics, with a commitment to improving teaching through scholarly approaches.
• Research:
  Engage in active scholarship consistent with an R2 institution and appropriate to rank (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, external grant activity, awards, patents, and other forms of innovation/technology transfer).
• 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.

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

For Associate Professor:
Have held the rank of Associate Professor at another institution.

For Full Professor:
Have held the rank of Full Professor at another institution.

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

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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by February 22, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, contact Dr. Nicole Ferguson, afergu
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