| Department:
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Department of Foreign Languages |
| Position Title:
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Lecturer of Foreign Language Education
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| Position
Qualifications/
Responsibilities:
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Kennesaw State University, the third-largest university in the University System of Georgia, is a comprehensive, residential institution with a growing student population approaching 20‚000 from 132 countries. KSU is located in Metro Atlanta and offers easy access to the outstanding cultural, educational and recreational resources of the region. The Department of Foreign Languages is now accepting applications for one nine-month, non-tenure track, annually renewable lecturer position in Foreign Language Education (FLED). A Master’s degree in FLED, linguistics or education with a foreign language concentration, and a strong background in teaching one of the languages offered in the Department are preferred. Equivalent academic credentials in combination with teaching/supervision experience considered. Candidates must meet SACS requirement of 18 graduate hours in the teaching field. Candidates must have at least advanced-mid proficiency in the second language and native or near native fluency in English. Highly desired: a record of successful teaching experience; experience supervising student teachers. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to work effectively as a team member within the DFL. Course load is 4/5 for the year, and duties may include teaching lower level language courses, supervising students in field experiences or student teaching, and assisting with student advising,. Some local travel is required to supervise student teachers |
| Application Procedure:
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Applications will be considered until position is filled. A complete application includes: a letter of application specifically addressing the candidate's (a) qualifications for the position, (b) teaching philosophy, and (c) teaching methods and practices; a current curriculum vitae; contact information for three references who can comment on the candidate's teaching performance; copies of all graduate transcripts. Official transcripts will be required prior to a candidate being invited to campus for interviews. Applications will be accepted via postal mail or e-mail. Send materials to: For a detailed description of the university, college and department, please visit our home page at www.kennesaw.edu. |
| Date Position
Available:
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August 2008 |
| Policy Statement:
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Kennesaw State University, a member of the University
System of Georgia, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, sex, age, handicap, national origin, or sexual orientation, as
authorized by law.
Georgia is an Open Records State. AA/EOE. |
Questions About Position Opening: |
For questions about this position opening, contact Dr. Hoyt: khoyt3@kennesaw.edu |