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. The CWLC is part of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), the University’s 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

• Master’s 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 $2,550 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 candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
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 Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu 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.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

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