Instructor - Foreign Languages jobs in Laramie, WY

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Upward Bound Summer Program 2024 Foreign Language Instructor

JOB PURPOSE:   

Design and deliver an age-appropriate, four-week foreign language curriculum taught to multiple grade levels that encompasses a range of participant ages and learning styles.

- Dates of summer program (including training) are May 29^th-July 2^nd 2024 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

- Provide cultural experiences to contextualize & facilitate participants’ understanding and use of the language, including hosting at least one cultural event.

-Connect the language to the country or countries in which it is spoken and discuss the culture in the/those location/s.

-Provide an active, student-centered learning environment

- Must be available to teach Monday and Thursday 11am-12pm as well as an extended class on Fridays from 10am-1pm that would include a cultural lunch and activities planned and implemented by you and your students.  Also attend at least 1 study hall session Mon-Wed from 3pm-5pm

- Attend all weekly academic meetings, as required.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Junior standing at the undergraduate level majoring in the language you will teach, or a completed minor; 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

Bachelor’s degree in the language you intend to teach

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for three work-related references.  

- Successful criminal background check necessary for working with minors is required

- Current students please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts, or email to felicia.killworth@uwyo.edu

-Please upload an example lesson plan.  This can be on a range of topics related to your indicated language such as present tense verb conjugation, alphabet and numbers through 20, or a cultural aspect related to native speakers of the indicated language.  - In your cover letter please indicate which language you intend to teach based on your education and/or experience.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/