Description

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Information Systems / Cybersecurity and non-tenure track Lecturer / Senior Lecturer faculty positions in the Department of Information Systems and Security that begin August 2024. 

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security (2 Positions)

• Teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in Information Systems, Healthcare Analytics, Informatics, and FinTech (e.g., application development, systems analysis & design, IS infrastructure, business analytics, healthcare informatics, electronic health records, digital payments, etc.).
• Research and scholarship in the area of expertise, and professional service to the Department, College, and University.
• The standard teaching load is 3/3 but is negotiable and can be reduced to 3/2 or 2/2 based on research productivity. Coles College flexibly allows summer support for new faculty for up to 3 years.

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.  Search for Job ID 263451.

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security (Cyber Security)

• Teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in the technical aspects of cybersecurity.
• Research and scholarship in the area of expertise, and professional service to the Department, College, and University.
• The standard teaching load is 3/3 but is negotiable and can be reduced to 3/2 or 2/2 based on research productivity. Coles College flexibly allows summer support for new faculty for up to 3 years.

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.  Search for Job ID 263555.

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Information Systems and Security 

• A commitment to excellence in teaching and service to the university, department and/or discipline is expected of all non-tenure track faculty.
• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in information systems management, enterprise systems, IS project management, database, web development, IS architecture, systems analysis, and design, FinTech, principles of information security, or other courses related to information systems and/or information security. 
• Some service to the department, college, and/or university is expected. 

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.  Search for Job ID 263461.

Located in the Northwest of Atlanta, Michael J. Coles College of Business is fully accredited byAACSB-International and serves around 9000 students. The Department of Information Systems and Security consists of 30+ full-time faculty members and offers undergraduate degrees in Information Systems, Information Security and Assurance, and Cybersecurity; and graduate degrees in Information Systems (MSIS), Healthcare Management and Informatics (MSHMI), Digital Financial Technologies (FINTECH), and a dual MBA-MSIS degree. The department also offers an IS concentration in the Ph.D. (Business Administration) program. The academic programs at the department embrace applied learning and actively pursue industry engagements to offer students a transformational experience. Our faculty members have diverse research interests offering collaboration opportunities. The department hosts the 3D printing lab, Brainlab, information security & assurance lab, and the visualization and simulation cluster. For more information related to the college and the department, please visit our website at http://coles.kennesaw.edu.

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. A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is 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.                                                 

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. 

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu, or by making a report at the following website: https://diversity-kennesaw-advocategme.symplicity.com/public_report/index.php/pid734945.

Requirements

Assistant Professor Positions: 

A doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Management Science, or a related discipline, is required.  

NOTE: For ABDs, the required degree must be earned by the start date. 

Preferred Qualifications Include

• A doctorate degree earned from an AACSB accredited college/school.
• Record of prior teaching experience (in-person, online, or hybrid courses).
• Documentation of technical skills in cybersecurity.
• Record of research accomplishments.
• Willingness to serve the needs of the department.

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer Position: 

Required Qualifications Include

To teach undergraduate courses:

• A Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a discipline related to business administration, information systems, and/or information security or a closely related discipline is required. OR
• A Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required.

To teach graduate courses:

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in business administration, information systems, information security, or a related discipline is required.

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Record of prior teaching (in-person, online, or hybrid modality)
• Industry experience