Kennesaw State University's School of Data Science and Analytics (SDSA) is seeking to enhance its research capabilities and industry partnerships by hiring a Lecturer and Director for its Center for Data Science and Analytics. This role aims to bridge academic expertise with real-world application, secure funding for research, and expand the Center's profile.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.
- A minimum of five years of industry experience in a managerial or leadership role.
- A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Data Science, Data Engineering, Analytics, Statistics, Biostatistics or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.
- Evidence of professional connections in data science, analytics, and related sectors.
- Experience overseeing multi-stakeholder projects, including budgeting, contracting, staffing, and sponsor engagement.
- Familiarity with technology transfer, intellectual property, and commercialization processes.
- Experience engaging stakeholders or strategic partners.
Responsibilities
- Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in data science, analytics, and/or applied statistics, as needed by the School.
- Mentor students in project-based courses, applied research labs, and sponsored research projects.
- Serve as the bridge between the Center's research team and external stakeholders, cultivating partnerships with industry, government, and community organizations.
- Develop and secure funded opportunities that generate applied research problems, provide access to valuable datasets, and sustain faculty and student research through ongoing funding.
- Expand the Center's profile by fostering strategic partnerships, enabling technology transfer, and delivering real-world solutions from academic expertise.
- Oversee corporate and governmental sponsored projects, including staffing, budgeting, contracting, and coordinating sponsor-research team meeting.
- Organize and lead major School events with external attendance (e.g., Analytics Day, Corporate Spotlight Series) to promote research visibility, industry collaboration, and student engagement.
Other
- This is a nine-month contracted position.
- This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.
- Serve as the liaison to the School's advisory board, organizing and facilitating meetings to share updates and gather strategic input.
- Advocate for the Center, SDSA, and KSU through public outreach, website updates, and speaking engagement at industry events.
- Provide service to School/College/University/professional community as a faculty member.
