Kennesaw State University
Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC) in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences 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. Responsibilities
Teach mainly lower-division language Spanish courses and occasional upper-division Spanish courses (dependent on departmental needs). Assignments may also include teaching major-level courses in the area of the candidate's specialization in English geared toward all Modern Languages and Cultures majors. Establish a teaching environment where all students can be successful. Prioritize student success, foster an engaging learning environment for all students, and accommodate a broad range of educational goals. Fulfill service commitments such as organizing co-curricular activities, program recruitment, and limited committee work. Current teaching load is 4/5 for the year. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines. Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Spanish or related studies required at the time of hire. OR A minimum of a Master’s, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish, required at the time of hire. AND A strong background in proficiency-oriented instruction. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English. Documented experience in teaching Spanish courses in face-to-face and/or hybrid or online environments. Documented experience in professional service. Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and/or teaching courses in various modalities, including face-to-face, online, or hybrid courses. Experience with developing/ administering effective language assessments. Familiarity with current trends in language pedagogy, cultural studies, linguistics, and related technologies. Ability to work effectively as a team member in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. Experience in organizing co-curricular activities, program recruitment and/or advising student groups. Required Documents to Attach
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 Teaching Philosophy Statement (two pages maximum) Sample student evaluations and/or examples of student work (Upload as Additional Documents) Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 26, 2025. Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Robert Simon at rsimon5@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’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details at the USG policy manuals and related links are available online. Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu. Background Check
Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Additional screenings may apply as per policy. See USG background check guidelines for details.
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Kennesaw State University is accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position as Lecturer of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultures (WLC) in the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences 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. Responsibilities
Teach mainly lower-division language Spanish courses and occasional upper-division Spanish courses (dependent on departmental needs). Assignments may also include teaching major-level courses in the area of the candidate's specialization in English geared toward all Modern Languages and Cultures majors. Establish a teaching environment where all students can be successful. Prioritize student success, foster an engaging learning environment for all students, and accommodate a broad range of educational goals. Fulfill service commitments such as organizing co-curricular activities, program recruitment, and limited committee work. Current teaching load is 4/5 for the year. Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines. Required Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s degree, or the foreign equivalent, in Spanish or related studies required at the time of hire. OR A minimum of a Master’s, or the foreign equivalent, in a non-related discipline with 18 graduate credit hours in Spanish, required at the time of hire. AND A strong background in proficiency-oriented instruction. Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish and English. Documented experience in teaching Spanish courses in face-to-face and/or hybrid or online environments. Documented experience in professional service. Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing and/or teaching courses in various modalities, including face-to-face, online, or hybrid courses. Experience with developing/ administering effective language assessments. Familiarity with current trends in language pedagogy, cultural studies, linguistics, and related technologies. Ability to work effectively as a team member in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. Experience in organizing co-curricular activities, program recruitment and/or advising student groups. Required Documents to Attach
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 Teaching Philosophy Statement (two pages maximum) Sample student evaluations and/or examples of student work (Upload as Additional Documents) Incomplete applications will not be considered. Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 26, 2025. Contact Information
For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Robert Simon at rsimon5@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’s core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details at the USG policy manuals and related links are available online. Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status. For more information or to file a complaint, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at eeo@kennesaw.edu. Background Check
Final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Additional screenings may apply as per policy. See USG background check guidelines for details.
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