Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering Technology

Overview

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Job : 292477

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering Technology in the Department of Engineering Technology with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teaching undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering technology such as CNC machining and programming, welding and fabrication, engineering design graphics, electrical principles, electric machines, controls, as well as courses such as statics, dynamics, strength of materials, fluid mechanics, materials science, thermodynamics, machine design, computer aided engineering, and/or related laboratory courses.
• Service to Department/College/University/professional community is expected.

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

• A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, engineering management, engineering education, or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

• An earned Ph.D., or the foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Education, Engineering Management. Professional Engineering licensure
• Record of past teaching in higher education
• Experience and expertise in CNC machining, G code, manufacturing, mechanics, engineering design graphics, Solid Works, GD&T, welding, electric machines, fans, controls
• Knowledge of general machining operations: turning (manual/CNC), milling (manual/CNC), shaping, sawing, grinding, etc.
• Knowledge of ASME-based best-practices for engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T interpretation.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5
• Knowledge of tolerances and tolerance/ process relationships.
• Industry experience

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• 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 15, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair, Dr. David Stollberg, david.stollberg.

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