Part-Time Instructor: Indigenous Languages of the West

The University Of Denver; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 4,386 - 5,934; Part time

Job summary

The University of Denver invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Indigenous Languages of the West, including Cheyenne, Arapaho, Lakota, Navajo, or Ute. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track teaching position at the Denver campus.

Teaching load may be up to 3 courses per academic year, with 10-week courses consisting of two 110-minute sessions per week, plus office hours, lesson planning and assessments.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more Indigenous languages of the West (Cheyenne, Arapaho, Lakota, Navajo, Ute, or related languages).
• Master’s degree in education, second language education, linguistics, or related field; community credentials may substitute.
• Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and serving diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Indigenous Languages of the West (1–3 courses per year).
• Create lesson plans and assessments, and hold weekly office hours (in person or via Zoom).
• Use task-based, communicative teaching methods and engage students in interactions.

Skills

Indigenous language proficiency

Teaching experience

Inclusive pedagogy

Task-based teaching

Face-to-face instruction

Education

Master's degree in education/linguistics

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The University of Denver invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Indigenous Languages of the West, including Cheyenne, Arapaho, Lakota, Navajo, or Ute. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track teaching position at the Denver campus.

Teaching load may be up to 3 courses per academic year, with 10-week courses consisting of two 110-minute sessions per week, plus office hours, lesson planning and assessments.