"Lecturer of Aerospace Engineering or Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering"

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Aerospace Engineering or Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering with a preferred start date of January 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
• Service to Department, College, University, and/or professional community is expected.

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

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Expertise to teach courses in Aerospace Engineering, such as Spacecraft Design, Spacecraft Dynamics and Controls, Spacecraft propulsion, Orbital Mechanics and their laboratories.
• Teaching familiarity with face-to-face, on-line or hybrid modalities.
• Record of past teaching Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering courses at the undergraduate level.
• At least 2 years of experience in the Aerospace Engineering industry.

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.

Department Information: The Mechanical Engineering program is the largest in the college and ranks among the largest in the nation. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, along with thriving minors in Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering. Distinguished faculty, dedicated to student success, lead groundbreaking research and foster an environment where students engage in hands-on, project-based learning. This approach nurtures creativity and prepares students for a multitude of 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 graduate equipped to tackle tomorrow's engineering challenges.