Inside Higher Ed Is Hiring A Part-Time And Limited Term Faculty Positions In World Languages And Cultures

Exciting Part-Time and Limited Term Faculty Opportunities in World Languages and Cultures at Kennesaw State University! 🎓

Kennesaw State University is seeking qualified individuals to join our dynamic Department of World Languages and Cultures as part-time and limited-term faculty for the 2025-2026 academic year. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to global education and cultural exploration!

About Kennesaw State University 🏫

For over 60 years, Kennesaw State University has been a hub of innovation and community spirit, situated just north of Atlanta in Georgia. With a diverse student body of over 46,000, we offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, coupled with high-impact research and Division I athletics. As a Carnegie-designated R2 research institution, we are committed to expanding our academic and research missions on local, regional, and national levels.

Our campus locations include:

• 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144
• 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060

Discover more about our strategic vision at Kennesaw State University.

Department of World Languages and Cultures 🌎

This department offers exciting opportunities in:

• 13 languages and cultural studies
• Global cultural exploration
• Intercultural competence development

Our faculty are committed to:

• Developing linguistic and cultural proficiency for professional use
• Fostering interdisciplinary scholarship in fields like linguistics, translation, literary theory, and film
• Enhancing the university's international presence through community engagement and service

Academic programs include:

• Two B.A. degrees: Modern Language and Culture, and Asian Studies
• Minors across various languages and cultural studies
• Critical Languages Program

The Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences 🎓

Home to over 400 faculty members and more than 8,100 students, the college offers:

• 80+ undergraduate and graduate programs
• Focus on leadership, problem-solving, and civic engagement
• Experiential learning integrating practical skills and liberal arts values

The college is dedicated to student and community success, seeking candidates who align with its mission and values.

Position Overview 📝

We are currently accepting applications for a versatile pool of part-time and limited-term faculty positions in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for the 2025-2026 academic year. Positions will be offered on a semester-by-semester basis, with rank and compensation based on credentials.

Responsibilities 📚

• Teaching undergraduate courses in languages including American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and World Language Education

Assignments will depend on official degrees and adherence to accreditation guidelines.

Required Qualifications ✅

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in the specific discipline or a closely related field, at the time of hire
• OR Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline

Preferred Qualifications 🌟

• Native or near-native fluency in the target language(s)
• Experience teaching world languages and cultures
• Experience with online or hybrid teaching modalities

Application Materials 📄

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official upon hire)
• Contact details of at least 3 references

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact for Queries or Support 📧

For questions regarding the position:

• Dr. Sha Huang (Asian Studies & Chinese): shuang5@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Abby Alexander (Critical Languages & Latin): aalex100@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Noelle Brown (French): nbrow152@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Noah McLaughlin (German): nmclaugh@kennesaw.edu
• Ms. Renata Creekmur (Italian): rcreekmu@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Hyunji Kim (Japanese): hkim138@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Jeongyi Lee (Korean): jlee234@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Lee Jackson (Portuguese & World Language Education): djack264@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Robert Simon (Spanish): rsimon5@kennesaw.edu

Additional support and application assistance can be obtained through:

• Shared Services Center phone: (877) 251-2644
• Email: support@usg.edu

For university policies and standards, please see the USG Core Values and Equal Opportunity Statements above.