Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Security; Cybersecurity

About Us

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 Department of Information Systems and Security offers innovative programs that seamlessly integrate business and technology, equipping graduates with the skills to translate business strategies into effective capabilities. Our state-of-the-art labs and agile teaching approach ensure that students are prepared to develop secure and safe systems, achieving career success in a rapidly evolving workplace.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty 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 and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in the technical aspects of cybersecurity
• Research and scholarship in the area of expertise
• Professional service to the Department, College, and University.
• The standard teaching load is 3/3 but is 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 SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

• A doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Business Administration, Information Systems, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline, is required at the time of hire.

• Applicants with a doctorate degree earned from an AACSB accredited college/school.
• Record of prior teaching experience (in-person, online, or hybrid courses).
• Documentation of technical skills in cybersecurity.
• Record of research accomplishments.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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