Adjunct Faculty, Community Language Courses

The Center for World Languages and Cultures (CWLC) promotes engaged learning teaching and practice of the worlds languages and cultures; integrates languages and cultures into all disciplines and fields of study; and builds and supports interculturally competent communities through the exploration and experience of languages and cultures at the University of Denver with its local and global communities and partners. The CWLC is part of the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) the Universitys largest unit.

The CWLC offers Community Language Courses for adult learners in the Denver metro area. These non-credit language courses are available to learners 18 and older and are delivered in a synchronous online format. Continuing education units are also available if desired.

Position Summary

The CWLC at the University of Denver seeks to hire instructors for Japanese Korean and Portuguese community language courses during the academic year of 2026/2027. These non-credit language courses will expand the current Community Language Courses Portfolio offerings.

Instructors will teach 1 to 2 courses per session based on needs: one course at the novice level and one for learners with more experience. Instructors could teach up to 6 classes per academic year (2 each session). Typical enrollment ranges between 3 and 15 students per class. The ideal candidate demonstrates experience in teaching adult learners and proficiency in communicative task-based teaching methods.

Essential Functions

Job requirements for Community Language Classes include teaching a 10-week course on Zoom of one weekly session of 90 minutes communicating with learners via the learning management system Canvas and email and preparing activities that promote interpersonal communication among the learners.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree or ABD in language to be taught in Second Language Acquisition or in Education. Closely related fields will be given consideration as well.
• Native or near-native fluency in language to be taught and English.
• 1-2 years of previous teaching experience especially with adult learners.
• Evidence of a commitment to incorporate teaching methods to engage diverse student populations effectively.
• Evidence of teaching using task-based communicative methodologies which prioritize student-student interactions.
• Experience or willingness to learn course management systems such as Canvas.
• Availability to teach online while residing in Colorado.

Work Schedule

10-week sessions with 90-minute classes held after 4 pm either on Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday.

Application Deadline

For consideration please submit application materials by 4:00PM (MST) July 24th 2026.

Pay Rate

The standard pay for Community Language Courses can range between $ 900 and $2550 depending on course enrollment.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
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Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

For full consideration please include the following documents with your application:

1. C.V. and cover letter addressing your approach to teaching adult learners.
2. Names and contact information of three references.

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All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.