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Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security (Cybersecurity)

Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA · 2 days ago
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About Us

Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for over 60 years. Located just north of Atlanta, Kennesaw State combines a suburban setting on two metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. With over 50,000 students, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and supports high-impact research and Division I athletics. As a member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to expanding its academic and research missions locally, regionally, and nationally. The university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make it an employer of choice.

Location

The Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. The Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

The Department of Information Systems and Security offers innovative programs that integrate business and technology, preparing graduates for careers in cybersecurity. Our state-of-the-art labs and agile teaching approach ensure students are ready to develop secure and safe systems.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security in the Department of Information Systems and Security. The preferred start date is August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position for work in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the technical aspects of cybersecurity
  • Contribute to research in the field of expertise
  • Engage in professional service within the Department, College, and University

Required Qualifications

  • A doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline, required at the time of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • A doctorate degree from an AACSB accredited college/school
  • Prior teaching experience (in-person, online, or hybrid courses)
  • Documentation of technical skills in cybersecurity
  • Record of research accomplishments

Required Documents to Attach

  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • 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
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Research Interest
  • Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness: (e.g., summary of teaching evaluations, letter of support that attests to teaching potential or abilities, documented feedback from presentations, workshops, etc.)

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Gunjan Batra: gbatra@kennesaw.edu or Dr. Andy Green: andy.green@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting.

For general questions about faculty jobs, please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work, and study. The USG Statement of Core Values includes Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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.

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.

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