Description

The Department of Information Systems and Security (ISS) at Kennesaw State University's Coles College of Business is a dynamic and rapidly growing academic unit dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. It offers a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs including cybersecurity, information systems, healthcare informatics, and digital financial technologies designed to prepare students for leadership roles in technology-driven environments. The department is nationally recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education and has experienced significant growth in enrollment. ISS fosters a collaborative culture focused on student success, curriculum innovation, and faculty scholarship, making it an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape its future. The Chair shall serve as the facilitative and academic leader of the department with primary responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Developing a forward-looking strategic vision that advances the department's leadership in business technology, in alignment with Coles College and KSU priorities.
• Driving research excellence to support KSU's national prominence goals, including interdisciplinary collaborations, high-impact publications, and external funding in areas such as cybersecurity, fintech, health informatics, and digital transformation.
• Expanding and modernizing undergraduate programs, ensuring timely curriculum updates that reflect industry trends and technological advancements.
• Championing student success, including retention, graduation rates, and career readiness through experiential learning, technology labs, and industry partnerships.
• Supporting the various graduate and undergraduate programs within the department and college.  
• Leading departmental marketing and alumni engagement, enhancing visibility and fostering long-term relationships with graduates and stakeholders.
• Navigating interdisciplinary perspectives, managing faculty from diverse technical and business backgrounds to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Fostering transparent shared governance, encouraging faculty participation in decision-making, and maintaining open communication channels.
• Mentoring and developing faculty and staff, cultivating a high-performance culture through professional development, recognition, and support.
  Advocating departmental needs, representing ISS programs, students, and faculty within the College and University.
• Engaging with external partners, including businesses, government agencies, and K-12 systems, to promote programs and support fundraising and outreach initiatives.
   
  Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree: An earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Information Systems or a closely related field is required at the time of hire.
• Research Alignment: Demonstrated research that aligns with the business domain, particularly in areas relevant to Information Systems. In addition, the applicant must be tenurable at the full professor level based on departmental, college, and university guidelines.
• Teaching Competency: Ability to teach and evaluate a balanced mix of business and technical courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead academic programs, manage faculty, and contribute to strategic planning and departmental operations. including effective and transparent communication, and accreditation processes.