Limited Term Instructor or Limited Term Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics
Job ID: 277252
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
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 School of Data Science and Analytics offers a wide range of educational courses and programs focused on applied statistics, analytics, and data science including general education courses, an undergraduate minor, an undergraduate major, a master's degree, and a PhD in Data Science and Analytics. Faculty in the School currently conduct collaborative, interdisciplinary research in biostatistics, process improvement, survey methodology, sports analytics, psychometrics, education, and various areas of applied data science. Industry, government, and organizations partner with us to find solutions to their data-centric problems through the Center for Data Science and Analytics (CDSA) and the Human Studies Lab, two of the most successful and dynamic research units at the university. There are opportunities to support the School services and programs through CDSA.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a one semester, full-time, non-tenure track, Limited Term Instructor or Limited Term Assistant Professor of Data Science and Analytics faculty position in the School of Data Science and Analytics with a preferred start date of January 2025. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with experience. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in Statistics, Data Science, and/or Analytics.
Required Qualifications
To teach undergraduate courses:
- A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Statistics, Data Science, or Analytics or a closely related discipline is required.
- A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required.
- Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Statistics, Data Science, or Analytics or a related discipline is required.
- Previous teaching or tutoring experience
- Familiarity with coding, programming languages, or analytical software (e.g. R, SAS, Python, Excel, Power BI, Tableau)
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
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 15, 2024.
Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Sherry Ni, sni@kennesaw.edu, 470-578-2251.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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