Lecturer of German

About Us

Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community for more than 60 years. 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 : 290824
• Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Start Date: Preferred August 2026 (9‑month contract)

The Department of World Languages and Cultures offers dynamic opportunities for language learning and cultural exploration, focusing on 13 languages and interdisciplinary scholarship. Faculty provide cutting‑edge teaching and research to prepare students for professional careers in diverse international contexts.

Full‑time, non‑tenure track Faculty Lecturer of German. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate German language and culture courses at all levels, as well as relevant English courses in the Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages and Cultures. Courses will be delivered in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online formats.

• Teach undergraduate German language and culture courses across all levels, and English courses supporting the Modern Languages and Cultures B.A.
• Serve the program, department, college, university, community, and profession, including sustained efforts to recruit, retain, and mentor undergraduate students in the German Studies program.

• A Master’s or terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or 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 foreign equivalent) in a non‑related discipline with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• AND 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.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course‑by‑Course Evaluations are due upon hire)
• Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references

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,
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The University System of Georgia’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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. 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, 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.

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 that confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

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