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Chair of the Department of Information Systems and Security
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Chair of the Department of Information Systems and Security
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems and Security with a preferred start date of July 1, 2026. About Us Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for over 60 years. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Job Summary The Department of Information Systems and Security at Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Chair of the department. Responsibilities The Chair shall serve as the facilitative and academic leader of the department with primary responsibilities including: Developing a forward-looking strategic vision that advances the department's leadership in business technology. Driving research excellence to support KSU's national prominence goals. Expanding and modernizing undergraduate programs. Championing student success, including retention, graduation rates, and career readiness. Supporting the various graduate and undergraduate programs within the department and college. Leading departmental marketing and alumni engagement. Navigating interdisciplinary perspectives, managing faculty from diverse technical and business backgrounds. Fostering transparent shared governance, encouraging faculty participation in decision-making. Mentoring and developing faculty and staff, cultivating a high-performance culture. Advocating departmental needs, representing ISS programs, students, and faculty within the College and University. Engaging with external partners, including businesses, government agencies, and K-12 systems. Required Qualifications
Doctorate Degree: An earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Information Systems or a closely related field. Research Alignment: Demonstrated research that aligns with the business domain, particularly in areas relevant to Information Systems. Teaching Competency: Ability to teach and evaluate a balanced mix of business and technical courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead academic programs, manage faculty, and contribute to strategic planning and departmental operations. Preferred Qualifications
AACSB Accreditation: Degree from an AACSB-accredited institution or its foreign equivalent. Strategic Vision: Ability to align departmental goals with broader college and university objectives. Community Engagement: Demonstrated success in internal and external networking, industry partnerships, community outreach, and extramural funding. College Process Engagement: A willingness to engage in shared governance. Administrative experiences such as dealing with budgets, hiring, retention, performance management, etc. 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.
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Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems and Security with a preferred start date of July 1, 2026. About Us Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for over 60 years. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Job Summary The Department of Information Systems and Security at Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Chair of the department. Responsibilities The Chair shall serve as the facilitative and academic leader of the department with primary responsibilities including: Developing a forward-looking strategic vision that advances the department's leadership in business technology. Driving research excellence to support KSU's national prominence goals. Expanding and modernizing undergraduate programs. Championing student success, including retention, graduation rates, and career readiness. Supporting the various graduate and undergraduate programs within the department and college. Leading departmental marketing and alumni engagement. Navigating interdisciplinary perspectives, managing faculty from diverse technical and business backgrounds. Fostering transparent shared governance, encouraging faculty participation in decision-making. Mentoring and developing faculty and staff, cultivating a high-performance culture. Advocating departmental needs, representing ISS programs, students, and faculty within the College and University. Engaging with external partners, including businesses, government agencies, and K-12 systems. Required Qualifications
Doctorate Degree: An earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Information Systems or a closely related field. Research Alignment: Demonstrated research that aligns with the business domain, particularly in areas relevant to Information Systems. Teaching Competency: Ability to teach and evaluate a balanced mix of business and technical courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead academic programs, manage faculty, and contribute to strategic planning and departmental operations. Preferred Qualifications
AACSB Accreditation: Degree from an AACSB-accredited institution or its foreign equivalent. Strategic Vision: Ability to align departmental goals with broader college and university objectives. Community Engagement: Demonstrated success in internal and external networking, industry partnerships, community outreach, and extramural funding. College Process Engagement: A willingness to engage in shared governance. Administrative experiences such as dealing with budgets, hiring, retention, performance management, etc. 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.
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