Part-time Faculty Positions in Engineering Technology (Welding)

About the role

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 2026-2027. 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. welding and fabrication for engineers and/or corresponding labs)

Requirements

• At least 7 years of exceptional professional experience related to the courses being taught.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AWS welding symbology (Interpretation and application).
• Knowledge of destructive and non-destructive welding tests.
• Knowledge and ability to teach students (hands-on) basic SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW exercises.
• Knowledge of general fabrication processes including forming, shearing, punching, fixturing.
• An earned bachelors, masters or doctoral degree, or its foreign equivalent, in engineering or closely related field.
• Certified SolidWorks Professional Certification or better.
• Expertise in mechanics, machining, and/or manufacturing is a plus.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Significant relevant work experience.
• College level teaching, and online teaching.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Optional Document:

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

Contact Information

• For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Interim Department Chair, Dr. Aaron Adams, aadam224@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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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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.