Lecturer of German

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.

Job Title: Lecturer of German

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 290824

The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers dynamic opportunities for language learning and cultural exploration. With a focus on 13 languages, global cultural studies, and intercultural competence, we equip students with the skills needed for success in a globalized world. Our faculty provide cutting‑edge teaching and research to prepare students for professional careers in diverse international contexts.

• Developing students' linguistic and cultural proficiency in second or third languages for professional use.
• Promoting interdisciplinary scholarship in world language education, cultural studies, literary theory, linguistics, translation studies, and film.
• Enhancing the University's international presence through faculty expertise in service, community engagement, and interdisciplinary programs.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a full-time, non‑tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of German in the Department of World Languages and Cultures with a preferred start date of August 2026. This is a nine‑month contracted position. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Teaching undergraduate German language and culture courses at all levels, as well as courses in English to support the B.A. in Modern Languages and Cultures, delivered in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Service to the program, department, college, university, community, and/or profession, including sustained efforts to recruit, retain, and mentor undergraduate students from a range of disciplines in a dynamic German Studies program.

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

• A Master's or terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D.) or the foreign equivalent, in German, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition or a closely related discipline is required at the time of hire.

OR

• A Master's degree, or the foreign equivalent, in a non‑related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline is required at the time of hire.
• Native or near‑native fluency in German and English.

• Evidence of successful college‑level teaching experience in German language and culture.
• Experience in program recruitment, mentorship, instructional technologies, language pedagogies, course design, or assessment.

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by November 3, 2025.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Noah McLaughlin, search committee chair, nmclaugh.

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