Languages

Languages, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Adjunct Faculty

Location : Hickory, North Carolina College of Humanities and Social Sciences Lenoir-Rhyne University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences seeks applications for part-time (adjunct) faculty (contingent on need) to teach Chinese and/or German (eligible for renewal). Appointment begins August 2025.

Responsibilities And Qualifications Successful candidates should have a minimum of a master’s degree in the language of expertise (Chinese and/or German) but a terminal degree is preferred. Evidence of exemplary college teaching experience and the ability to develop and deliver courses utilizing non-traditional pedagogies is highly preferred. Candidates must be able to conduct their assigned courses of instruction in the best manner possible to achieve student learning which include the presentation of ideas in ways that are appropriate for a variety of learners and that show sensitivity to an inclusive and multicultural student population. Successful candidates will display a commitment and capacity for teaching excellence, student mentorship and collaborative work.

Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment that is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming community, working with faculty, staff, and/or students from all walks of life and/or incorporating varied perspectives and traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing vocation, and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving the common good.

Application Process While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit:

• Letter of application: The application letter should discuss specifically how one’s professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position and of Lenoir-Rhyne University.
• Curriculum vitae (including the names and addresses of three references).
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including your professional values, beliefs and/or goals. It could include your methods, what you want to achieve with the students you serve, what motivates you as a teacher and your role within education.

The university’s mission, vision and values statements may be reviewed on the About page.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Any questions regarding the position or the search process should be submitted electronically to Amy Hedrick, Ph.D., dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, at [email protected].

About The College Of Humanities And Social Sciences The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) seeks to become a reputable, distinctive home for scholarly and vocational transformation for service in the world. The CHSS faculty is committed to mentorship, transformation, empowerment, care and the active and reflective promotion of justice in the world. The college includes programs and coursework in criminal justice, sociology, history, political science, psychology, religious studies, philosophy and world languages.

About Lenoir-Rhyne University Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private, comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a city of more than 40,000. The university has additional graduate centers in Asheville, N.C., and Columbia, S.C. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is less than an hour’s drive from Charlotte, and the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of about 365,000. The university offers more than 45 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programs to approximately 2,400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build community, and promote responsible leadership for service to the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes diverse campuses open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds. Visit www.lr.edu to learn more about the university.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy Lenoir-Rhyne University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation.

LR is committed to creating a safe campus environment for all members of the LR community, including, but not limited to, those who identify as transgender and gender non-conforming. To that end, LR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program, activity and employment, LR has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment, and for allegations of retaliation.

LR values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in the grievance process during what is often a difficult time for all those involved.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Apply

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Documentation

Curriculum Vitae

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Letter of Application

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Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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