Director of the School of Data Science and Analytics
Kennesaw State University
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Mar-24
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Academic Designation:
Academic
Work Function:
Education
Required Education:
Doctorate
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, twelve-month, administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Director of the School of Data Science and Analytics in the College of Computing and Software Engineering with a preferred start date of July 1, 2024.
This role is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader with a passion for educational excellence and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of data science.
Responsibilities
Provide dynamic, effective leadership to the School of Data Science and Analytics (SDSA)
Boost the school's reputation and visibility, locally and nationally
Promote academic excellence, foster a strong research environment, and the procurement of external funding
Mentor and advise faculty and students, enhancing research activities and academic achievements
Play a pivotal role in the management and growth of the Center for Data Science and Analytics (CDSA)
Strategically manage enrollment growth and program development in the SDSA
Advocate for the SDSA faculty and programs, ensuring their needs and goals are effectively represented
Ensure the effective and efficient offering of general education courses
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines
Required Qualifications Include
An earned doctoral degree, or its foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Computing or a related discipline with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the School of Data Science and Analytics in the College of Computing and Software Engineering at KSU
Demonstrated strong commitment to the Computing disciplines and a substantive record of scholarship and Data Science and Analytics research leading to the procurement of external funding
Evidence of effective leadership experience
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work productively with faculty and students
Experience mentoring and advising early career faculty, undergraduate and graduate students in research activities
Preferred Qualifications Include
A working knowledge of ABET accreditation
An ability to successfully develop and implement a strategic vision
A demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external business and professional communities, Advisory Board, and funding agencies
For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php. Search for Job ID 267616.
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.
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