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/.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

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.

• 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.