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

Join Our Team: Part-time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in World Languages and Cultures 🌍

Kennesaw State University is seeking talented individuals to fill part-time and limited-term faculty roles in the Department of World Languages and Cultures for the 2025-2026 academic year. Explore this opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community dedicated to cultural and linguistic excellence!

About Kennesaw State University 🏫

With over 60 years of innovation and community engagement, Kennesaw State University is a prominent leader in teaching, research, and athletics, situated just north of Atlanta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, it serves more than 46,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

• Located in Kennesaw and Marietta, Georgia
• Member of the University System of Georgia
• Carnegie R2 Doctoral Research Institution
• Focus on entrepreneurial spirit, inclusivity, and career readiness

Learn more about our strategic vision at https://www.kennesaw.edu/.

Campus Locations 📍

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

Department Overview 🧳

The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers diverse opportunities in language acquisition and cultural studies, focusing on 13 languages, intercultural competence, and global engagement. Our faculty are committed to innovative teaching and research that prepare students for international careers.

Department Commitments 🌐

• Developing linguistic and cultural proficiency in second and third languages
• Advancing interdisciplinary scholarship in fields like linguistics, translation, and literary studies
• Enhancing the university's international presence through faculty expertise and community engagement

Academic Programs 🎓

We offer:

• B.A. in Modern Language and Culture — tracks in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, with concentrations such as Teacher Certification and Business
• B.A. in Asian Studies — exploring Asian cultures, tradition, and transformation
• Multiple minors and the Critical Languages Program for cultural and linguistic enrichment

College of Humanities & Social Sciences 🏛️

Home to over 400 faculty and 8,100 students, the college emphasizes workforce readiness through liberal arts values, experiential learning, and leadership development across more than 80 programs.

Part-Time and Limited Term Faculty Positions in World Languages and Cultures 🌎

We are accepting applications for open-rank, part-time and limited-term faculty roles for the 2025-2026 academic year. Positions are semester-by-semester, based on departmental needs and candidate credentials.

Key Responsibilities 📚

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

Assignments will align with earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications ✅

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

Preferred Qualifications 🌟

• Native or near-native fluency in target language(s)
• Prior teaching experience in world languages and cultures
• Experience in online or hybrid course delivery

Application Materials 📄

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts and international course evaluations required upon hire)
• Contact details of at least 3 references

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact Information 📧

For questions about this faculty opening:

• Dr. Sha Huang (Asian Studies): shuang5@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Sha Huang (Chinese): shuang5@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Abby Alexander (Critical Languages): 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): djack264@kennesaw.edu
• Dr. Robert Simon (Spanish): rsimon5@kennesaw.edu

For technical support with applications, contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu. For other inquiries, email facultyjobs@kennesaw.edu.

USG Core Values & Equal Opportunity ⚖️

• Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect — the foundation of our system
• Committed to a fair, diverse, and respectful environment, prohibiting discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and other protected classes
• Contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu for policies and complaints

Background Checks 🔍

Final candidates will undergo a criminal background check, in accordance with USG policies. Disqualifying criminal records may result in immediate disqualification. All applicants must submit professional references, and additional screenings may be required depending on the position.