Job description

Job ID: 290711
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

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 to over 50,000 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. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Location

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.

Department Information

The Department of Information Systems and Security offers innovative programs that seamlessly integrate business and technology, equipping graduates with the skills to translate business strategies into effective capabilities. Our state-of-the-art labs and agile teaching approach ensure that students are prepared to develop secure and safe systems, achieving career success in a rapidly evolving workplace.

At the Coles College of Business, we are dedicated to empowering future business and community leaders. Leveraging our strong relationships with local, national, and global companies, the Coles College offers innovative academic programs and experiential learning opportunities that equip students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. This collaborative, student-centered approach, combined with relevant, impactful faculty and student research, has led the Coles College to become a trusted higher education partner to the business community. Our career-ready graduates enter the workforce ready to make lasting contributions to their fields and communities.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems and Security with a preferred start date of July 1, 2026. This is a twelve-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

The Department of Information Systems and Security (ISS) at Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business is a dynamic and rapidly growing academic unit dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. It offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs including cybersecurity, information systems, healthcare informatics, and digital financial technologies designed to prepare students for leadership roles in technology-driven environments. The department is nationally recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education and has experienced significant growth in enrollment. ISS fosters a collaborative culture focused on student success, curriculum innovation, and faculty scholarship, making it an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape its future. The Chair shall serve as the facilitative and academic leader of the department with primary responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Developing a forward-looking strategic vision that advances the department’s leadership in business technology, in alignment with Coles College and KSU priorities.
• Driving research excellence to support KSU’s national prominence goals, including interdisciplinary collaborations, high-impact publications, and external funding in areas such as cybersecurity, fintech, health informatics, and digital transformation.
• Expanding and modernizing undergraduate programs, ensuring timely curriculum updates that reflect industry trends and technological advancements.
• Championing student success, including retention, graduation rates, and career readiness through experiential learning, technology labs, and industry partnerships.
• Supporting the various graduate and undergraduate programs within the department and college.
• Leading departmental marketing and alumni engagement, enhancing visibility and fostering long-term relationships with graduates and stakeholders.
• Navigating interdisciplinary perspectives, managing faculty from diverse technical and business backgrounds to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Fostering transparent shared governance, encouraging faculty participation in decision-making, and maintaining open communication channels.
• Mentoring and developing faculty and staff, cultivating a high-performance culture through professional development, recognition, and support.
• Advocating departmental needs, representing ISS programs, students, and faculty within the College and University.
• Engaging with external partners, including businesses, government agencies, and K-12 systems, to promote programs and support fundraising and outreach initiatives.

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

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree: An earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Information Systems or a closely related field is required at the time of hire.
• Research Alignment: Demonstrated research that aligns with the business domain, particularly in areas relevant to Information Systems. In addition, the applicant must be tenurable at the full professor level based on departmental, college, and university guidelines.
• Teaching Competency: Ability to teach and evaluate a balanced mix of business and technical courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead academic programs, manage faculty, and contribute to strategic planning and departmental operations. including effective and transparent communication, and accreditation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• AACSB Accreditation: Degree from an AACSB-accredited institution or its foreign equivalent.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to align departmental goals with broader college and university objectives, such as program innovations, student success, national prominence aspirations, as well as the ability to adapt to changes in the environment and policies.
• Community Engagement: Demonstrated success in internal and external networking, industry partnerships, community outreach, and extramural funding
• College Process Engagement: A willingness to engage in shared governance.
• Administrative experiences such as dealing with budgets, hiring, retention, performance management, etc.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Saurabh Gupta, [email protected], 470-578-4966.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or [email protected].

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 [email protected].

USG Core Values

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.

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.

For additional information on this policy, 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 225, [email protected].

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.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

How to apply

Required Documents to Attach

1. Cover letter providing evidence of leadership
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
5. A statement of leadership philosophy

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by December 17, 2025.

To apply, visit