Part-time Faculty Positions in Engineering Technology; Manufacturing​/Machining

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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, including a growing number of doctoral programs to over 46,000 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 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 Engineering Technology (ET) department offers programs with a hands‑on, applied approach to engineering. Focusing more on the practical aspects of engineering than on the theoretical aspects, ET blends the application of science, engineering knowledge, and technical skills to solve problems in a variety of fields. ET is the component of engineering that specializes in design and application. Focus areas for the programs are engineering design graphics, manufacturing, applied mechanical engineering, communication systems, embedded processing and digital systems, and power systems.

The ET broad educational foundation, applied engineering, project‑based learning empowers students to take state‑of‑the‑art technology and apply it in new and innovative ways to solve real‑world problems.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part‑time faculty positions in the Department of Engineering Technology for the academic year 2026‑2027. These positions are on an as needed, semester‑by‑semester basis. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials. These positions are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teaching undergraduate courses in the mechanical engineering technology program (i.e. CNC, Machining and Programming, and other manufacturing courses, and/or corresponding labs)

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

• At least 7 years of exceptional professional experience related to the courses being taught.

• An earned bachelors, masters or doctoral degree, or its foreign equivalent, in engineering or closely related field.
• 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 Y14.5‑2018.
• Knowledge of tolerances and tolerance/ process relationships.
• Certified Solid Works Professional Certification or better.
• Solid Works advanced certification in Weldments, Sheet Metal, Drawings, Customization, and Surfacing preferred.
• Expertise in Top‑down and Bottom‑up design techniques.
• Expertise in mechanics and/or welding is a plus.
• Significant relevant work experience.
• Professional Engineering license.
• College level teaching, and online.

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Interim Department Chair, Dr. Aaron Adams, aadam
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