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Construction jobs at Kennesaw State University span facilities management, capital projects, and campus infrastructure. The university has an established international hiring process and has sponsored work visas across multiple categories, making it a realistic target for construction professionals who need employer sponsorship.
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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 to over 50,000 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.
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
In the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM), we are educators, designers, scholars, researchers, and professionals. We nurture environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and integration. We are committed to providing our students with the best learning experiences possible, and to improving our disciplines, professions, and communities. In the products of our graduates, communities are cared for, students are educated, travelers and goods are transported, athletes compete, and minds are opened to limitless possibilities. We believe in collaboration, both within our own built environment disciplines and with other disciplines, as the only means to effectively tackle the complex challenges currently facing our communities. CACM plays a critical role in creatively shaping the future of our communities. Through our educational mission, we prepare our students for built environment professions through which they can help address significant societal challenges in innovative and creative ways. Through our research, scholarship, and creative activities mission, we expand the body of knowledge of our disciplines, as we advance society's understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the built environment, the value of design and construction, and develop future innovations in theory and practice. While building a vision for the future, we engage the community today, working to have a direct impact on our local communities and to enhance the quality of life of all community members. CACM engages as the energetic hub at the intersection of the built environment and people, translating ideas into designs and physical structures that add to our architecture and construction professions, enhance our communities, and positively impact the lives of every person in Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Architecture OR Construction Management in the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia. Rank and home department are determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials.
Responsibilities
- Lead the newly established CACM Research-in-Practice Consortium.
- Deliver high-quality instruction at the undergraduate or graduate level in Architecture or Construction Management with a focus on practice-based or practice-focused research.
- Develop and sustain a robust research agenda that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in their chosen field.
- Participate in department, college, and/or university service activities. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive academic environment. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- An earned Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture, Construction Management or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire. OR
- A Master's degree (M.Arch), or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture or a closely related discipline AND Professional Architectural Registration is required at the time of hire. AND
- Record of past teaching in Architecture Studio or Construction Management and an area of specialization.
- Demonstrated evidence of scholarship and/or creative activities.
Additional (required) qualifications to be considered for an Associate Professor position:
- A demonstrated record of research capability including publications and grants.
- An established body of research including external funding record and academic background and appropriate credentials to be hired as a tenure track Associate Professor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated record of engagement in applied/practice-based or practice-focused research in architecture or construction management.
- Demonstrated record of leading research units in academic or professional settings.
- Demonstrated experience in managing research or professional projects including budget management.
- Demonstrated prior success in obtaining extramural funding.
- Demonstrated professional practice experience in architecture or construction management.
Required Documents to Attach
- CV
- Cover Letter, explaining how your hire will enhance the department, college, and university's national prominence
- Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU
- Research statement indicating how you can contribute to strategic research objectives of the department, college, and university and how you propose to promote and lead the industry research consortium.
- Portfolio including evidence of research, scholarship, teaching and/or creative work (maximum 20 letter sized pages). Three pdfs of papers may be submitted in addition to the 20-page limit. (100 mb maximum for this document)
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by February 20, 2026.
Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Giovanni Loreto, gloreto@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.
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 online 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 online 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, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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 to over 50,000 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.
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
In the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM), we are educators, designers, scholars, researchers, and professionals. We nurture environmental sustainability, technological innovation, and integration. We are committed to providing our students with the best learning experiences possible, and to improving our disciplines, professions, and communities. In the products of our graduates, communities are cared for, students are educated, travelers and goods are transported, athletes compete, and minds are opened to limitless possibilities. We believe in collaboration, both within our own built environment disciplines and with other disciplines, as the only means to effectively tackle the complex challenges currently facing our communities. CACM plays a critical role in creatively shaping the future of our communities. Through our educational mission, we prepare our students for built environment professions through which they can help address significant societal challenges in innovative and creative ways. Through our research, scholarship, and creative activities mission, we expand the body of knowledge of our disciplines, as we advance society's understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the built environment, the value of design and construction, and develop future innovations in theory and practice. While building a vision for the future, we engage the community today, working to have a direct impact on our local communities and to enhance the quality of life of all community members. CACM engages as the energetic hub at the intersection of the built environment and people, translating ideas into designs and physical structures that add to our architecture and construction professions, enhance our communities, and positively impact the lives of every person in Georgia and beyond.
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Architecture OR Construction Management in the College of Architecture and Construction Management (CACM) with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine-month contracted position and is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia. Rank and home department are determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with credentials.
Responsibilities
- Lead the newly established CACM Research-in-Practice Consortium.
- Deliver high-quality instruction at the undergraduate or graduate level in Architecture or Construction Management with a focus on practice-based or practice-focused research.
- Develop and sustain a robust research agenda that contributes to the advancement of knowledge and practice in their chosen field.
- Participate in department, college, and/or university service activities. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a positive and productive academic environment. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.
Required Qualifications
- An earned Doctorate degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture, Construction Management or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire. OR
- A Master's degree (M.Arch), or the foreign equivalent, in Architecture or a closely related discipline AND Professional Architectural Registration is required at the time of hire. AND
- Record of past teaching in Architecture Studio or Construction Management and an area of specialization.
- Demonstrated evidence of scholarship and/or creative activities.
Additional (required) qualifications to be considered for an Associate Professor position:
- A demonstrated record of research capability including publications and grants.
- An established body of research including external funding record and academic background and appropriate credentials to be hired as a tenure track Associate Professor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated record of engagement in applied/practice-based or practice-focused research in architecture or construction management.
- Demonstrated record of leading research units in academic or professional settings.
- Demonstrated experience in managing research or professional projects including budget management.
- Demonstrated prior success in obtaining extramural funding.
- Demonstrated professional practice experience in architecture or construction management.
Required Documents to Attach
- CV
- Cover Letter, explaining how your hire will enhance the department, college, and university's national prominence
- Teaching philosophy and how you will advance student success at KSU
- Research statement indicating how you can contribute to strategic research objectives of the department, college, and university and how you propose to promote and lead the industry research consortium.
- Portfolio including evidence of research, scholarship, teaching and/or creative work (maximum 20 letter sized pages). Three pdfs of papers may be submitted in addition to the 20-page limit. (100 mb maximum for this document)
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by February 20, 2026.
Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Giovanni Loreto, gloreto@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.
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 online 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 online 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, preemployment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
Tips for Finding Construction Jobs at Kennesaw State University
Align your credentials with U.S. construction standards
KSU facilities roles often require licensure or certification recognized in Georgia. Get your foreign credentials evaluated by a NACES-accredited agency before applying so your application clears HR screening without delays.
Target facilities and capital projects departments directly
KSU's construction hiring runs through Facilities Planning and Space Management, not a central HR portal. Reaching out to that department signals genuine interest and gets your application in front of the people managing active projects.
Understand how university sponsorship timelines work
Public universities like KSU move on fiscal-year hiring cycles. Roles tied to capital construction budgets often open in spring. Timing your application around budget approvals can meaningfully improve your chances of landing a sponsored offer.
Use Migrate Mate to identify open construction roles
Construction openings at large universities fill quickly and aren't always easy to track. Use Migrate Mate to filter KSU's active construction jobs by visa sponsorship eligibility so you're applying to roles that are actually open to international candidates.
Clarify your visa category before the offer stage
KSU has sponsored H-1B, TN, and J-1 visas for staff roles. If you're on OPT, confirm with the hiring manager that your remaining OPT window covers the H-1B filing window so there's no gap in work authorization after an offer is made.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kennesaw State University sponsor H-1B visas for Construction roles?
Yes, Kennesaw State University sponsors H-1B visas, including for Construction positions. As a public university and established USCIS petitioner, KSU has the infrastructure to handle H-1B filings. Construction roles must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria, which typically means the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like civil engineering, construction management, or architecture.
Which visa types are commonly used for Construction roles at Kennesaw State University?
KSU sponsors several visa categories for staff and project roles. H-1B is the most common path for construction professionals in specialty occupation roles. F-1 OPT and CPT apply to recent graduates in construction management or engineering. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying construction-related occupations. J-1 visas are occasionally used for research or exchange-based positions tied to construction projects.
What qualifications and experience does Kennesaw State University expect for Construction positions?
KSU's construction roles span project management, facilities maintenance, and capital planning. Specialty occupation roles requiring H-1B sponsorship typically require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field. Licensure from Georgia's State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors is relevant for senior positions. Hands-on experience with large institutional or public sector projects strengthens your application significantly.
How do I apply for Construction jobs at Kennesaw State University?
Applications go through KSU's official careers portal at kennesaw.edu. To find roles that explicitly support visa sponsorship, browse Migrate Mate's filtered listings for KSU's construction openings, which surface positions open to international candidates. When applying, tailor your materials to KSU's institutional context, specifically referencing experience with campus infrastructure, public procurement, or higher education facilities projects.
How do I understand the timeline for getting sponsored for a Construction role at Kennesaw State University?
The timeline depends on your visa category and current status. H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start, so your offer needs to come well before that window. OPT holders have a 60-day grace period after program end. TN visas can be processed at the border with an offer letter, making them faster. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship typically takes one to three years from initiation to approval.