Refine Search Adjunct Faculty, Indigenous Languages of the West Apply now Job no: 498901 Work type: Adjunct Faculty Location: Denver, CO Categories: Faculty Division: Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences The Center for World Languages and Cultures (CWLC) promotes engaged learning, teaching, and practice of the world’s 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. Housed in the CWLC, the first-year language program (FYLP) offers study in ten languages and aids the students in experiencing the world through the lens of an acquired language and understand cultures – their own and
others – from a position different from their primary language and cultural identification. The linguistic contribution to intercultural competency – that is to say, understanding another culture in the language of that culture and not just through the translations and perspectives of a mother-tongue and culture – is integral to achieving personal, social, and professional successes in a multi-cultural and global
future. Position Summary The CWLC at the University of Denver invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach courses in Indigenous Languages of the West, including, but not limited to, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Lakota, Navajo, or Ute. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track teaching position. Teaching load could consist of 1 in-person undergraduate course per quarter based on candidate’s availability and departmental
needs, for up to 3 courses per academic year. The ideal candidate demonstrates experience in teaching beginning level indigenous language and culture, versatility in inclusive pedagogy, and proficiency in communicative, task-based teaching methods. Candidates who demonstrate potential for teaching excellence will be strongly preferred. Essential Functions Job requirements for undergraduate courses include teaching a
10-week course on campus in 2 sessions of 110 minutes each per week, creating lesson plans, holding weekly office hours (either on campus or potentially virtually via Zoom video-conferencing), developing course assessments and evaluating homework, quizzes, and exams including those for program assessment. Candidate will be expected to complete faculty onboarding process. Required Qualifications Demonstrated
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