Chair of the Department of Computer Science

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Job Title: Chair of the Department of Computer Science Location: Marietta, Georgia Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290344 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 university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

As part of the [University System of Georgia](https://www.usg.edu/), Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university.

In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.

We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

Kennesaw State is launching a new [strategic plan](https://www.kennesaw.edu/president/strategic-plan/index.php) in 2024-2025.For more information, visit [https://www.kennesaw.edu/](https://www.kennesaw.edu/).

Location 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.

Department Information From exploring the astonishing potential of artificial intelligence to designing adaptable cybersecurity solutions, the Department of Computer Science is at the forefront of technological inventions for the future of computing.

Committed to excellence in research and education, we nurture students from broad backgrounds at the undergraduate and graduate levels and support all students with outstanding faculty, state-of-the-art research laboratories, strong professional and community services, and ever-growing government and industry partnerships.

Job Summary 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.

This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

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 Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines 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 Required Documents to Attach * 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.

Apply Before Date Review of applications will begin immediately.

For full consideration, please apply by November 3, 2025.

Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Svetlana Peltsverger, [speltsve@kennesaw.edu](mailto:speltsve@kennesaw.edu), (470) 578-3813.

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USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.

Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at [https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/p8.2.18_personnel_conduct](https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/p8.2.18_personnel_conduct).

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at [https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653](https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653).

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [eeo@kennesaw.edu.](mailto:eeo@kennesaw.edu) Background Check Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation.

Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment.

Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

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