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Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics
Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics
School of Data Science and Analytics
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for multiple full-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics in the School of Data Science and Analytics with a preferred start date of January 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of applied statistics, analytics, and data science
- Service to the School, College, and University appropriate for the position.
- Active scholarship activities consistent with an R2 institution (such as, but not limited to publications in journals, patents, successful external grant funding, etc.)
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications Include
- A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics, or a related discipline, is required.
- For ABDs, required degree must be earned by start date.
- Proficient in at least one analytical programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SAS).
- Evidence of and/or potential for scholarship and/or creative activities.
Preferred Qualifications Include
- Evidence of and/or potential to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in statistics, analytics, data science, machine learning, AI, or closely related field. Candidates able to teach machine learning and AI are especially desired.
- Evidence of and/or potential to work and teach in an interdisciplinary, collaborative setting using various computational platforms, including cloud platforms, (such as consulting center rotation, collaboration in an applied setting, industry experience, etc.)
- Familiarity with ethical and responsible data science and computing principles and practices
For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php. Search for Job ID 275031.
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 to over 43,000 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 vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits 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. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, elevational, open and impact-generating, and being true to ourselves. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia’s core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
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.
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Required degree level
- Terminal Degree
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