Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

Job Title:

Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics

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 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 . For more information, visit the Kennesaw State University website.

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 School of Data Science and Analytics (SDSA) is recognized for its interdisciplinary education and research, offering a full spectrum of programs from undergraduate to PhD levels. With faculty leading pioneering research that drives innovation in data science, analytics, and applied statistics, SDSA addresses critical business and societal challenges through robust internal and external partnerships. Our unique combination of academic excellence and applied real-world experience equips students with both the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in today's data-driven world, making SDSA a hub for impactful education and cooperative problem-solving.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Data Science and Analytics in the School of Data Science and Analytics with a preferred start date of January 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the area of Statistics, Data Science, and Analytics
• Service to School, College, University, and/or professional community is expected

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

To teach undergraduate courses:

• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Statistics, Data Science, Analytics or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

OR

• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire.

To teach graduate courses:

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Statistics, Data Science, Analytics or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.

• Previous teaching or tutoring experience.
• Familiarity with coding languages, e.g. R, Python, SAS.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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