Job description
Job ID: 291320
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 College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University provides a hands-on, research-driven learning environment where students have direct access to cutting-edge facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our unique focus on real-world problem-solving, combined with strong partnerships with local communities and across industry and environmental sectors, positions graduates at the forefront of scientific curiosity, innovation, and sustainability efforts in Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Associate Dean for Operations and Faculty Affairs of the College of Science and Mathematics 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
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the college in development of policies for recruitment, evaluation, and promotion of faculty
- Contributing to strategic planning for college
- Working on a wide variety of faculty affairs issues
- Working with department chairs on faculty recruitment and development
- Managing space in partnership with department chairs, including faculty office and laboratory assignments
- Supervising renovations of facilities
- Overseeing equipment acquisition
- Managing special projects assigned by the Dean
- Serving as the Dean’s delegate upon request
- Leading review of changes to bylaws and policies within the college
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and’SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Full Professor in an academic department in the College of Science and Mathematics at KSU is required at the time of hire
- Experience as a department chair or other significant leadership role in higher education
- Demonstrated ability in administrative leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working across units in higher education (faculty affairs, academic affairs, facilities, research office, fiscal services, faculty senate, planning and construction)
- Experience managing direct reports
- Experience in evaluating faculty for annual performance and promotion
- Administrative experiences such as budget management, hiring, retention, etc.If no previous chair experience, demonstration of an understanding of chair duties and responsibilities to facilitate close collaboration with chairs
- Record of strong interpersonal skills
- Record of strong organizational skills
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
To apply, visit [email protected].
