Assistant Professor of Quantitative Analysis
Job ID: 276793
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, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 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 vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit 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
The Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis is one of the largest departments in the Coles College of Business with slightly over 40 full-time faculty members. There are two centers affiliated with the department- the Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity, and the Education Economics Center.
We are associated with several programs offered by Coles College. At the undergraduate level, Economics or Finance majors earn the BBA degree. At the MBA level, we offer a Finance concentration, and a Business Intelligence Certificate (in collaboration with the Department of Information Systems). From Fall 2024, we will also offer a concentration in Decision and Risk Analytics in the PhD program.
The department has a long-term record of producing quality research in diverse areas of economics, finance and management science. Our faculty also love sharing their knowledge and expertise with students. In addition to classroom learning, students are offered a wide range of experiential opportunities to give them an edge at the start of their careers.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Quantitative Analysis in the Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis with a preferred start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Economics (particularly in Math and Statistics), Quantitative Analysis and Data Science.
- Active research with expectations of external grant funding.
- Supervising PhD students in Business Administration and Data Science.
- Service as required by the department.
Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- A Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Statistics, Data Science, or a related discipline, is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of scholarship/creative activities.
- Record of teaching or assisting in teaching classes in Statistics, Data Science, Operations Research or a closely related discipline.
Required Documents to Attach
1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
5. Evidence of research (e.g., published or working papers)
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by December 10, 2024.
Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Tom Miller, tmiller@kennesaw.edu.
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@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.
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.
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.
