Job Details

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.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for an administrative faculty position as Director of Accreditation Intelligence and Analytics with a preferred start date as early as January 1, 2027.  This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost and SACSCOC Liaison, the Director of Accreditation Intelligence and Analytics, provides leadership for institutional assessment, accreditation data management, reporting, and technology solutions that support the university's continuous improvement and accreditation efforts. This position serves as a strategic partner across academic and administrative units by coordinating assessment activities, leading accreditation-related reporting and analytics, managing specialized business systems, and ensuring stakeholders have access to the data and information necessary to demonstrate institutional effectiveness and compliance with accreditation requirements.

The position works collaboratively with the Institutional Accreditation Liaison, Office of Academic Excellence, University Data Strategy, University Information Technology Services (UITS), academic colleges, administrative and academic support units to advance innovative technologies that streamline and facilitate a culture of evidence-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

This is a 12-month, non-tenure track, open rank Lecturer faculty position. 

 

Institutional Assessment Leadership

• Lead Institutional Assessment & Strategy: Direct the development and implementation of a comprehensive institutional assessment and continuous improvement
  strategies, overseeing annual cycles from planning and data collection to analysis and reporting.
• Maintain Accreditation & Compliance: Ensure institutional assessment standards align with accreditation requirements and advise campus leaders on ongoing
  institutional effectiveness and related processes.
• Guide Academic & Support Unit Assessment: Support assessment processes for academic programs and student support services, evaluating both learning and
  operational outcomes.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Provide consultation, technical assistance, and guidance to departments to refine assessment planning, analysis, and institutional
  effectiveness.

Data Analytics and Institutional Insights

• Accreditation & Assessment Data Lead: Serve as the primary liaison to the University Data Strategy Team and divisional units, aligning assessment, institutional
  effectiveness, and Academic Program Review (APR) needs.
• Reporting & Dashboard Development: Design, maintain, and distribute recurring and ad hoc reports, data visualizations, and online dashboards relating to
  accreditation standards to deliver accessible, real-time insights to university stakeholders.
• Decision-Support & Strategic Analysis: Analyze and interpret data to provide actionable recommendations and conduct peer benchmarking studies tied to
  institutional and program accreditation standards.
• Data Access & Quality Improvement: Identify key data sources and collaborate across teams to streamline access, improve reporting quality, and enhance datainformed
  decision-making relating to accreditation standards.

Accreditation Intelligence and Technical Liaison

• Serve as Business Transformation & Data Leadership: Drive internal and external strategic partnerships for core accreditation systems, ensuring platform reliability, data integrity, and compliance across administrative divisions.
• Provide Functional & Process Expertise: Deliver expert guidance on software and business processes that support assessment, accreditation, compliance, and
  institutional effectiveness.
• Assess Emerging Technologies: Research and evaluate AI, workflow automation, and data integration tools to modernize operations, eliminate manual tasks, and
  improve efficiency.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Build Strategic Stakeholder Relationships: Cultivate strong cross-institutional relationships and partnerships across all levels, engaging internal and external
  stakeholders with a commitment to shared governance.
• Foster Data-Informed Collaboration: Build community and alignment around data management and data-informed decision-making in close partnership with the
  Provost's Office and institutional units.
• Lead & Develop High-Performing Teams: Demonstrate proven leadership in complex organizational environments by managing, developing, and empowering
  teams to drive results.
• Promote a Positive, Inclusive Culture: Advance a culture of respect, transparency, and innovation, leveraging high emotional intelligence to cultivate a supportive
  and effective work environment.

Teaching one course per year.  Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

• A minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited institution in a discipline taught in one of KSU's academic schools or departments is required at the time of hire.
• At least five years successful experience in higher education leadership fostering a culture of continuous improvement and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Academically qualified to teach in one of KSU's academic schools or departments
• Experience in higher education assessment, institutional effectiveness, accreditation, institutional research, data analytics, information systems, or a related field.

• Successful experience managing complex data reporting and analysis projects.

   

• Knowledge of assessment methodologies, continuous improvement processes, and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data and technical information to diverse audiences.
• Successful experience working collaboratively across organizational units and with multiple stakeholder groups.

• Doctoral degree, or the foreign equivalent, from an accredited institution.
• Successful experience supporting institutional accreditation (e.g., SACSCOC) and specialized accreditation processes.
• Experience with Watermark Planning & Self-Study, Watermark Teaching Qualifications, or similar accreditation management systems.
• Experience with business intelligence tools, dashboards, and data visualization platforms.
• Successful experience collaborating with information technology and data governance teams.
• Knowledge of University System of Georgia or similar university systems reporting requirements and annual program review processes.

1. CV 
2. Cover Letter outlining how your qualifications and experience specifically align to the position responsibilities
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.

Review of applications will begin immediately.  For full consideration, please apply by October 31, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Sherrill Hayes - shayes32@kennesaw.edu or Leigh Funk - lfunk@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu. 

For questions about a specific job posting at Kennesaw State University, please contact the search chair listed under the contact information section on each posting. For general questions about faculty jobs please email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

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://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf