Part-time Faculty Positions in Engineering Technology (Manufacturing/Machining)

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university in Georgia is seeking part-time faculty for Engineering Technology courses. Candidates should have significant professional experience and preferably an engineering degree. Responsibilities include teaching specific courses on a semester basis, focusing on manufacturing and machining. This role requires at least 7 years of experience, knowledge of machining operations, and familiarity with SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of exceptional professional experience related to the courses being taught.
• An earned degree in engineering or closely related field is preferred.
• Significant relevant work experience is required.
• Knowledge of ASME GD&T interpretation and Y14.5-2018.
• Professional Engineering license.
• College level teaching and online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering technology.
• Teaching assignments based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Skills

Teaching undergraduate courses

Knowledge of machining operations

Expertise in SolidWorks

Professional Engineering license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part-time Faculty Positions in Engineering Technology (Manufacturing/Machining)

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 286039

Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a pool of open rank, part-time faculty positions in the Department of Engineering Technology 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.

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 Engineering Technology (ET) department offers programs with a hands-on, applied approach to engineering. ET blends the application of science, engineering knowledge, and technical skills to solve problems in a variety of fields. ET focuses on design and application, with emphasis areas including engineering design graphics, manufacturing, applied mechanical engineering, communication systems, embedded processing and digital systems, and power systems. The ET program supports project-based learning to apply state-of-the-art technology to real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in the mechanical engineering technology program (e.g., CNC, Machining and Programming, and other manufacturing courses).

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned bachelor's, master's 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 SolidWorks Professional Certification or better.
• SolidWorks 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 experience.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair, Dr. David W. Stollberg, [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 fosters Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in USG policies and pages linked in the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran/military status.

For additional information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Background Check

All final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation as per USG policy. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal history during screening. Some positions may require additional screenings (e.g., motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening, verification of credentials).

All applicants are required to include professional references. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf