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

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 286039

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 of 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.

Graduates enter the workforce in a wide variety of sectors, including manufacturing, medical devices, heavy equipment, automation, HVAC, automotive design, energy, materials engineering, communications, instrumentation, control systems, digital design, embedded systems design, power, robotics, computers, and many more. Additionally, ET graduates typically pursue professional careers in areas such as development, design, quality assurance, technical documentation, production, maintenance, test engineering, field service, technical sales, research and development, management, telecommunications, product improvement, industrial processes, and operations.

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 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 courses in the mechanical engineering technology program (i.e. CNC, Machining and Programming, and other manufacturing courses, etc.)

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

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

Optional Document:

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

Incomplete applications will not be considered.