Job Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Location: Marietta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 278118
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 vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits 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. Our institutional values are respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and accountability. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. 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 Mechanical Engineering Department is the largest department in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology with over 1650 undergraduate and 50 graduate students. The department is the home of 25 nationally renowned full-time faculty members with diverse research interests, including smart materials, bioengineering, nanotechnology, soft robots, nuclear energy, and aerodynamics. While focusing on the application of the principles of mechanics and energy to design cutting-edge technology, mechanical engineering offers students a foundation to begin their careers in an ever-changing environment. The Mechanical Engineering department offers a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's Degree, a Mechanical Engineering Master's Degree, an Aerospace Engineering Minor, and a Nuclear Engineering Minor. The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. More information can be found at https://engineering.kennesaw.edu/mechanical/.

Job Summary

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology with a preferred start date of August 2025. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with experience. This is a nine-month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the areas of materials science and engineering and solid mechanics.
• Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in novel engineering materials emphasizing scholarly activities, including peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, grant writing, mentoring students, and developing a sustainable independent research agenda.
• Engage in departmental, college, or university services appropriate to the position and advance the goals and strategic plan of KSU.

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

Required Qualifications

• A Terminal/Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is required. The required degree must be earned by the start date.
• A research specialization that can enhance the college's interdisciplinary research area of Innovative Materials.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant teaching experience
• Evidence of scholarly work and creative activities such as external funding, mentoring students in research, and peer-reviewed publications
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses
• Post-doc experience
  

Required Documents to Attach

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Research Statement
5. Teaching statement
6. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references
   

Apply Before Date

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by January 5, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair, Dr. Marwan Al-haik, malhaik@kennesaw.edu.

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

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

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.
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