Associate Dean Operations and Faculty Affairs; College of Science and Mathematics

Job Title:

Associate Dean for Operations and Faculty Affairs (College of Science and Mathematics)

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

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 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

1. CV
2. Cover Letter (including statement of interest for the position and statement of leadership philosophy)
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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 20, 2025.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact College of Science and Mathematics Dean Heather Koopman, hkoopma
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