Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

About Us 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. Location 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. Department Information With almost 2,600 students, the Mechanical Engineering department at SPCEET is the largest in the college and ranks among the largest in the nation. It offers undergraduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering. Distinguished faculty who are dedicated to student success lead groundbreaking research and foster an environment where students engage in hands‑on and project‑based learning. This approach nurtures creativity and prepares students for diverse job opportunities. Active in national competitions and professional engineering societies, students benefit from extensive undergraduate research, a job‑ready curriculum, and state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, ensuring they are equipped to tackle tomorrow's engineering challenges. Job Summary Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part‑time and limited term faculty positions in the Department of Mechanical Engineering 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. Responsibilities Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in solid mechanics, aerospace engineering and/or capstone design. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines. Required Qualifications To teach undergraduate courses: A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire. OR A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non‑related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire. To teach graduate courses: A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is required at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications Experience with FEA software (SolidWorks, ANSYS or NASTRAN) Experience teaching online or hybrid courses Required Documents to Attach 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. Contact Information For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Valmiki Sooklal, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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