Chair of the Department of Computer Science

Tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month 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 January 1, 2027. This is a twelve-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

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 procure external funding. Establish the CS 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 CS and AI programs. Strategically manage enrollment growth and program development in the department. Advocate for the CS faculty and programs, ensuring their needs and goals are effectively represented. Manages the unit's budget, including making budget proposals and requests, planning spending, and approving spending proposals in line with state and university policies. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

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. Evidence of a 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. Evidence of exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work productively with faculty and students. Evidence of mentoring and advising early career faculty, undergraduate and graduate students in research activities.

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.

CV, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire), Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references. Vision Statement for the Department of Computer Science (Upload as Additional Documents). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by September 28, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Svetlana Peltsverger, speltsve@kennesaw.edu, (470) 578-3813. For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu . For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu .

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