Chair Department of Computer Science

Chair of the Department of Computer Science

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science in the College of Computing and Software Engineering with a preferred start date of July 1, 2026. This is a twelve-month contracted position.

About Us
Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for more than 60 years. 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.

Job Summary
This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia. The successful candidate will provide dynamic, effective leadership to the Department of Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic, effective leadership to the Department of Computer Science (CS)
• Boost the department's reputation and visibility, locally and nationally
• Promote academic excellence, foster a strong research environment, and the procurement of external funding
• Establish the Computer Science PhD reputation by setting high research and academic standards
• Grow faculty research areas and attract strong PhD applicants
• Mentor and advise faculty and students, enhancing research activities and academic achievements
• Improve Curriculum, retention, and graduation rates in Computer Science and AI programs
• Strategically manage enrollment growth and program development in the department of Computer Science
• Advocate for the Computer Science faculty and programs, ensuring their needs and goals are effectively represented

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Computer Science or a related discipline with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured Professor in the Department of Computer Science in the College of Computing and Software Engineering at Kennesaw State University is required at the time of hire.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to the Computing disciplines and a substantive record of scholarship and Computing research leading to the procurement of external funding
• Evidence of effective leadership experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work productively with faculty and students
• Experience mentoring and advising early career faculty, undergraduate and graduate students in research activities

Preferred Qualifications

• An ability to successfully develop and implement a strategic vision
• A demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external business and professional communities, Advisory Board, and funding agencies
• A working knowledge of ABET accreditation

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study.