Teaching Assistant Professor of German and French

Industry: Modern Languages

Company: Kansas State University

About This Role

The Kansas State University Department of Modern Languages seeks a dynamic individual for a full time (non-tenure-track) position as Teaching Assistant Professor of German and French. This nine-month position for AY 2025-2026 comes with the possibility for renewal pending job performance and budget. The Department is looking for a generalist with experience or interest in teaching German at all levels and the ability to teach French. Teaching responsibilities include teaching a total of seven courses over the academic year. In 2025-2026, this would include teaching five courses in German, ranging from German 1 to advanced undergraduate German courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as two courses in French. Academic service responsibilities may include growing undergraduate programs in German and French, mentoring undergraduate research projects, implementing changes to language curriculum, participating in MA committees and exams, and contributing to section and departmental service initiatives including conversation tables and student recruitment. This position is benefits-eligible and begins in August 2025.
About Us

The Department of Modern Languages is a vibrant and dynamic place where we foster multilingual and multicultural awareness and a sense of belonging and identity that prepares students to become global citizens. We offer courses and programs in Arabic, Chinese, Classical Studies, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Spanish Translation, and the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).
There are undergraduate majors in French, German, and Spanish as well as an MA in Modern Languages and an MA and graduate certificate in TEFL. Learn more at k-state.edu/languages
Worksite Option

This position is on-site, Manhattan campus.
What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or ABD in German or French (linguistics or literature/culture) or a related
  field.
• Native or near-native proficiency in German and English
• Advanced proficiency in French
• Expertise or interest in curriculum development and assisting with language
  program development, particularly with Open Educational Resources
• Successful candidate will value multicultural perspectives in both teaching and
  research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. obtained by August 2025
• Commitment to active research profile

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time
  of employment.

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Cover letter outlining interest in and qualifications for the position

3. 2-3 professional letters of recommendation
Screening of Applications Begins

For best consideration, apply by February 7, 2025
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$50,000.00