Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution located in Georgia is seeking part-time faculty members for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering for the academic year 2025-2026. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in various engineering topics. Applicants must possess relevant graduate degrees. Teaching assignments are semester-based and dependent on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering required.
• Terminal degree in related field required to teach graduate courses.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering areas.
• Assign teaching based on earned degrees and SACSCOC guidelines.

Skills

Teaching

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Industry Experience

Education

Master's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering

Terminal/Doctorate degree in related discipline

Terminal/Doctorate degree for graduate courses

Job description

Job Title

Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Location

Marietta, Georgia

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Job ID

285055

About Us

Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for more than 60 years. Located just north of Atlanta, the university 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. The university emphasizes high-impact research and Division I athletics, and is a member of the University System of Georgia. It is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) and is committed to broadening its academic and research missions at local, regional, and national levels. Our university fosters a vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies a student-centered, research-driven university. We support the University of Georgia\'s core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are seeking talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Kennesaw State is launching a new strategic plan in 2024-2025. For more information, visit the university website."

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

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) provides programs that wire students with in-demand technical and professional skills, including electronics, computing, communications, power, sensing, and controls. We offer ABET-accredited Bachelor\'s degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, along with a Master\'s in ECE and a PhD in Interdisciplinary Engineering. Our students gain hands-on experience in modern engineering labs integrated with faculty-taught lectures, and opportunities for internships and research. We promote leadership through professional societies and collaboration in engineering competition teams.

Join our students and faculty conducting cutting-edge research in the areas of:

• Neuromorphic computing
• Biomedical sensing
• Advanced battery technology
• Smart vehicles and the Internet of Things
• Artificial intelligence and robotics
• Renewable energy generation and distribution
• Semiconductor materials and devices
• Antenna and electronic design

ECE students code the solutions that shape the future.

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 Electrical and Computer Engineering for the academic year 2025-2026. 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

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering areas including circuits and electronics, electromagnetics, signal processing, digital design, embedded programming, and networking. Most courses are face-to-face and may have daytime or evening meeting times.

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 Electrical and/or Computer 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 Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience
• Prior teaching experience

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
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.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Benjamin Klein, Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and do not include links. Email: [e-mail].

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at [phone] or [e-mail].

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 [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia embodies Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on the USG Core Values and Code of Conduct are available online in the USG policy manual.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with federal and state law.

For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at [e-mail].

Background Check

Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Some positions may require additional screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening, and credential verification.

All applicants should include professional references. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings. More information is available in the university background check policy.