Assistant Professor of Korean

Assistant Professor of Korean

Job

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

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.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision.

For more information, visit the Kennesaw State University website.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

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.

The Department is committed to:

• 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.

We offer two B.A. programs:
Modern Language and Culture and Asian Studies. The Modern Language and Culture major includes tracks in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish, with concentrations in Second Language and Culture, Teacher Certification, Applied Business, and Cross-disciplinary Perspectives. The Asian Studies major explores the interactions of Asian cultures, emphasizing both tradition and transformation. Our many Minors in various languages and cultural studies, along with our Critical Languages Program, provide additional opportunities for cultural and linguistic enrichment.

With more than 400 full-time faculty and 8,100 degree-seeking students, the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities & Social Sciences is dedicated to pioneering workforce readiness in the humanities and social sciences. By staying true to our Liberal Arts values and integrating practical knowledge and experiential learning into our curriculum, we empower our students to become responsible citizens ready for the demands of the modern workplace.

The home of three schools and eight departments, the College offers more than 80…