Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Department of Computer Science

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor of Computer Science faculty positions in the Department of Computer Science beginning August 2021.

The department seeks candidates who strive for excellence in teaching and professional and scholarly achievements in the area of expertise. The successful candidate is expected to teach a broad range of courses in computer science at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as develop new courses in areas of expertise. They are also expected to plan and conduct research and develop an extramurally funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students. Service to the department is required. We are especially interested in candidates with research and/or teaching background in, but not limited to, cyber and network security, data science and analytics, information retrieval, natural language processing, and graph algorithms. Strong candidates in other related research fields will also be considered. Candidates should be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. in computer science, a related field, or its foreign equivalent. ABD will be considered; however, terminal degree must be earned by August 1, 2021, as a condition of employment.

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs.

Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, 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.

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php.

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.