Lecturer, Department of Modern Languages

Position Details

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer
Working Title: Lecturer, Department of Modern Languages
FTE: Part-time | May be In-person, Hybrid, or Remote, depending on course(s) taught
Salary Range: $1,704 per credit hour taught per semester
Position #00007984 - Requisition #39397

Job Description

The Department of Modern Languages seeks qualified individuals to join us as lecturers of language and/or culture for non-benefited, part-time teaching assignments. The specific courses involved may vary from semester to semester and may be taught in English or the target languages of Spanish or French, depending on departmental needs.

What you will do:

• Conducting all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared way
• Thorough and accurate correction of assignments, providing appropriate constructive feedback
• Prompt return of corrected work and recording of grades
• Providing guidance and support to students
• Offering regular weekly office hours on campus for students
• Administering midterm and final course evaluations

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate level and/or Terminal in Spanish (language), or French (language), or additional relevant field.
• Substitution: Significant professional industry experience may substitute for the degree, year for year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a higher education environment in related field to teaching assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Spanish and/or French.
• Ability to work and teach effectively both in an online or hybrid in-person delivery.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Required Application Materials

To apply, please visit: www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
• Three professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Questions should be directed to Niki Mott, niki.mott@ucdenver.edu.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by June 30, 2026.