Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with a preferred start date of August 2027. This nine-month position is based in Georgia and supports active teaching and externally funded research.

Qualifications include a Terminal/Doctorate in aerospace engineering or related field. Preferred candidates have postdoctoral training, industry experience, strong publications,

Qualifications

• An earned Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in aerospace engineering or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate aerospace engineering courses.
• Developing and maintaining an active and externally funded research program.
• Engaging in department, college, university and professional services appropriate to the position.
• Advancing the goals and strategic plan of KSU.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Grant proposals

Education

Terminal/Doctorate degree in aerospace engineering or closely related discipline

Job description

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 over 3000 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 MS 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, a 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 full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with a preferred start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate aerospace engineering courses.
• Developing and maintaining an active and externally funded research program.
• Engaging in department, college, university and professional services appropriate to the position.
• Advancing the goals and strategic plan of KSU.

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

Required Qualifications

• An earned Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in aerospace engineering or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral training
• Industrial experiences
• Strong publication record
• Grant proposal experience
• Prior teaching experience

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.
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Interest

USG Core Values

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 harrassment, 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, [e-mail].

Background Check

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.

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