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

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is hiring part-time faculty for the Department of Engineering Technology for the 2026-2027 academic year. Positions are available on an as-needed basis with responsibilities including teaching undergraduate courses in the mechanical engineering technology program.

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience is required, along with a relevant degree. The position emphasizes practical engineering instruction and is located in Georgia.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of exceptional professional experience related to the courses being taught.
• An earned degree in engineering or closely related field.
• College level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in the mechanical engineering technology program.
• Providing lab instruction for manufacturing courses.

Skills

Professional experience related to courses

Knowledge of general machining operations

Expertise in Top-down and Bottom-up design techniques

SolidWorks Professional Certification

Education

Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

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, 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.

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. 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.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 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.

Required Documents to Attach

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

Optional Document

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

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Interim Department Chair, Dr. Aaron Adams, [e-mail].

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251‑2644 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].

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 harassment, 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, pre‑employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/