- Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Kennesaw
- Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA, United States
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- 1 month ago
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Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Job ID: 277668
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 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 an Assistant 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.
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 mechanical engineering
courses including in the areas of Dynamics and Control
Systems.
• Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in
mechanical engineering, emphasizing scholarly activities, including
peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, grant writing,
mentoring students, and developing a sustainable independent
research agenda.
• Engage in departmental, school, 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.
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
• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official
International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy
• 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.
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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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