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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 to over 50,000 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 university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability 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. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. For more information, visit the Kennesaw State University website.

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.

The School of Accountancy (SOA) at Kennesaw State University's Michael J. 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 designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the accounting profession and broader business environment. The school has a strong reputation for excellence in accounting education, research, and engagement with the professional community. The SOA is home to an Internal Audit Center, which is designated as a Center for Excellence by the Institute of Internal Auditors. The School of Accountancy 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.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a twelve-month, administrative faculty position as a tenured full Professor and Director for the School of Accountancy in the Michael J. Coles College of Business with a preferred start date of July 1, 2027. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. Kennesaw State University's ability to cover visa petitions is subject to budgetary constraints and USG funding policies.

The Director shall serve as the facilitative and academic leader of the school with primary responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Developing a strategic vision that advances the School's leadership in accounting, 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 financial accounting, auditing, taxation, data analytics, and emerging issues affecting the accounting profession.
• 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, and industry partnerships.
• Supporting the various graduate and undergraduate programs within the school and college.
• Leading the school's 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 the school's needs, representing accounting programs, students, and faculty within the College and University.
• Engaging with external partners, including accounting firms, corporations, professional organizations, alumni, government agencies, and other community partners, to promote programs and support fundraising and outreach initiatives.
• Leading SOA in AACSB governance and accreditation processes and programs.
  

• An earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Accounting or a closely related discipline with a concentration in Accounting with an academic background and appropriate credentials to be a tenured full professor in the School of Accountancy in the Michael J. Coles College of Business at KSU.
• Research Alignment: Demonstrated research that aligns with the business domain, particularly in areas relevant to Accounting.
• Teaching Competency: Ability to teach and evaluate a balanced mix of accounting 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 school operations, including effective and transparent communication, and involvement in the AACSB accreditation processes.
  

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

• AACSB Accreditation: An earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in Accounting, or a closely related discipline with a concentration, specialization, or demonstrated scholarly expertise in Accounting from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Demonstrated success in internal and external networking, industry partnerships, community outreach, and extramural funding.
• Administrative experiences such as managing budgets, hiring, retention, performance management, etc.

1. CV
2. Cover Letter including a summary of leadership experience and community engagement
3. Leadership Philosophy
4. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
5. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 4, 2027.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Lou Marino, Lmarino1@kennesaw.edu.

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The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

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.

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, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest