Part-Time Language Instructor, First-Year Program

University of Denver; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 5.200 - 31.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

The University of Denver invites applications for adjunct faculty in the Center for World Languages and Cultures to teach first-year language courses (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish) in Denver, CO. This is a part-time adjunct pool for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Courses run 10 weeks, with classes 4 x 50 minutes weekly, on Mon-Thu. Teaching load ranges 1–3 sections per quarter, up to 6 sections annually.

Qualificações

• Master's degree or ABD in language to be taught, in Second Language Acquisition, or in Education.
• Native or near-native fluency in language to be taught and English.
• 1-2 years of teaching experience in the United States.
• Commitment to engaging diverse student populations with inclusive pedagogy.
• Experience with task-based, communicative teaching methods.
• Experience or willingness to learn Canvas or other LMS.
• Availability to teach face-to-face in University classrooms.

Responsabilidades

• Teach 4 credit-courses for the first-year language program (1001, 1002, 1003).
• Deliver 10-week courses with 4 sessions of 50 minutes each per week.
• Create lesson plans and hold weekly office hours (on campus or via Zoom).
• Collaborate on assessment creation and evaluate homework, quizzes, and exams.
• Participate in group meetings and training with program coordinators.

Conhecimentos

Native fluency

English proficiency

Teaching experience (1-2 years)

Inclusive pedagogy

Task-based teaching

Canvas LMS experience

Face-to-face teaching willingness

Formação

Master's degree or ABD in language to be taught

Ferramentas

Canvas

Zoom

Descrição da vaga

The University of Denver invites applications for adjunct faculty in the Center for World Languages and Cultures to teach first-year language courses (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish) in Denver, CO. This is a part-time adjunct pool for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Courses run 10 weeks, with classes 4 x 50 minutes weekly, on Mon-Thu. Teaching load ranges 1–3 sections per quarter, up to 6 sections annually.