Associate Dean of the College of Computing and Software Engineering

Associate Dean of the College of Computing and Software Engineering

College of Computing and Software Engineering

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, administrative faculty position as a tenured Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Computing and Software Engineering with a preferred start date of January 2025. This is a twelve-month contract position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean in collaboration with other college leaders advances the mission of the College. The responsibilities of the Associate Dean may include but is not limited to the following focus areas.

• Manages personnel
• Oversees general College operations including scheduling 
• Grows and enhances the graduate programs 
• Oversees the development, planning, and implementation of student success activities
• Manages the accreditation and assessment activities (ABET, Assurance of Learning, QEP, etc.)
• Oversees curriculum development ensuring alignment with job market needs 
• Provides leadership and oversight for matters related to research

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications Include

• A PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in one of the disciplines within the College of Computing and Software Engineering at KSU is required.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service commensurate with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured full professor in an academic unit in the College of Computing and Software Engineering at KSU.
• Minimum 3 years of administrative and/or leadership experience in an academic setting (e.g., experience as center or institute director, lead in research working group, program coordinator, department chair, and/or assistant/associate dean).

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Demonstrated success in higher education leadership. 
• Previous experience cultivating relationships with community, profession, and other stakeholders.
• Effective and strong communication skills.

For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/careers.php. Search for Job ID 275718.

For more than 50 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 43,000 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 student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, elevational, open and impact-generating, and being true to ourselves. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia’s core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu. 

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 202, eeo@kennesaw.edu.