"Lecturer of Civil Engineering"

Lecturer of Civil Engineering

Job ID: 286845

Location: Marietta, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for 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 https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

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 Civil and Environmental Engineering is dedicated to preparing ethically conscious civil engineers and environmental engineers for the evolving demands of industry. By combining rigorous academic foundations with practical, research-driven experiences, we aim to cultivate future leaders in the field. We emphasize strong student-faculty relationships to ensure our students are fully prepared for success in professional and academic careers.

Key Highlights:

• ABET-accredited undergraduate programs (BS in Civil Engineering, BS in Environmental Engineering), a graduate program offered online and in-person (MSCE in Civil Engineering), and an interdisciplinary PhD with specializations in Smart Infrastructure, Innovative Materials, and more.
• Hands-on laboratory experience in all relevant upper-level Civil and Environmental courses.
• Practice-ready curriculum aligned with evolving industry needs.
• High value programs delivering a high return on investment, ensuring students graduate with marketable, career-focused skills.
• Opportunities to get involved in applied research and co-curricular activities (e.g., competition teams) that benefit society.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Civil Engineering in the area of Water Resources in the Department of Civil and Environmental 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 Civil Engineering, such as Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Hydrology, Hydraulic Analysis and Design, and other general courses in Civil Engineering and their laboratories.
• 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 Civil Engineering or a related discipline is required at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• A PhD degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Teaching familiarity with face-to-face, online or hybrid modalities.
• Record of past teaching at the college level.

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success at Kennesaw State University
4. Unofficial Transcripts of all your degrees (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations, if applicable, Due Upon Hire)
5. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by August 10, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact the Department Chair, Dr. Sunanda Dissanayake, at sdissan1@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

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 facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.