Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security; Cybersecurity

Overview

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security (Cybersecurity).

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia. Regular/Temporary:
Regular. Full/Part Time:
Full-Time. Job .

About Us:

For more than 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Located north of Atlanta, with campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta, the university serves over 50,000 students and is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2). Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in  and encourages applications from talented individuals to contribute to its mission.

Kennesaw campus: 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Marietta campus: 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The Department of Information Systems and Security offers programs that integrate business and technology, preparing graduates to develop secure systems. Our labs and teaching approach emphasize practical, agile learning.

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security in the Department of Information Systems and Security, with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position based in Georgia.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cybersecurity technical areas.
• Engage in research and scholarship in the area of expertise.
• Provide professional service to the Department, College, and University.
• The standard teaching load is 3/3 but negotiable and can be reduced to 3/2 or 2/2 based on research productivity. Coles College flexibly allows summer support for new faculty for up to 3 years.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and faculty credential guidelines.

• Required:
  
  A doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field at the time of hire.

• Doctorate degree from an AACSB-accredited college/school (preferred).
• Prior teaching experience (in-person, online, or hybrid).
• Demonstrated technical skills in cybersecurity.
• Evidence of research accomplishments.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, apply by September 27, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, contact Dr. Gunjan Batra at gbatra or Dr. Andy Green en.

For technical support with the application, contact the Shared Services Center at  or support. For general questions about faculty jobs, email faculty jobs.

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Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The university prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo.

Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Some positions may require additional screenings, including motor vehicle reports, credit checks, pre-employment drug screening, or verification of credentials. See university policy for details.