Associate Professor or Professor of Information Technology

Job Title:

Associate Professor or Professor of Information Technology

Location:

Marietta, Georgia

Type:
Regular

Hours:

Full-Time

Job

For more than 60 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 46,000 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 university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability 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. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

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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 Department of Information Technology advances practical knowledge and skills in cutting-edge information technologies. Focusing on innovation and experiential learning, we prepare students at all levels, including PhD, Master, and undergraduate, to tackle complex digital challenges in an ever-evolving global landscape. Our faculty, distinguished by their comprehensive research and expertise, foster a dynamic learning environment that helps empower students to drive positive organizational and societal impact through IT solutions.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a tenure track Associate Professor or Full Professor of Information Technology faculty position in the Department of Information Technology with a preferred start date of August 2026. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teach in information technology at both undergraduate and graduate levels in various modalities including online hybrid or face-to-face as per department need.
• Develop and maintain an active and productive research agenda.
• Service in the Department, College, University or professional community.

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

• An earned PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a computing discipline, such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data and Information Science, and Computer and/or Electrical Engineering is required at the time of hire.
• Have held the rank of Associate Professor at another institution.
• Have held the rank of Full Professor at another institution.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by March 16, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Maria Valero, Search Committee Chair, at mvalero
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