Adjunct Faculty, Indigenous Languages of the West

University of Denver•Quinte West, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for World Languages and Cultures (CWLC) at the University of Denver promotes engaged learning, teaching, and practice of the world’s languages and cultures. It integrates languages and cultures into all disciplines and fields of study, and builds and supports interculturally competent communities. The first-year language program (FYLP) within the CWLC offers study in ten languages. This position is for adjunct faculty to teach courses in Indigenous Languages of the West, including Cheyenne, Arapaho, Lakota, Navajo, or Ute. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track teaching position. The teaching load could consist of one in-person undergraduate course per quarter, based on candidate’s availability and departmental needs, for up to three courses per academic year. The ideal candidate will demonstrate 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.

Requirements

Demonstrated 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 teaching credentials or tribal language program certification will be considered as an alternative to this degree requirement.
1-2 years of previous community, high school, or college teaching experience in the United States.
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 classes “face-to-face” in physical classrooms at the University of Denver.

Nice To Haves

Cultural knowledge and connection to the language community strongly preferred; heritage or community-recognized speakers encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Teach a 10-week course on campus in 2 sessions of 110 minutes each per week.
Create lesson plans.
Hold weekly office hours (either on campus or potentially virtually via Zoom video-conferencing).
Develop course assessments and evaluate homework, quizzes, and exams, including those for program assessment.
Complete the faculty onboarding process.