The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado·Greeley, Colorado
Provide temporary, part-time instruction in Chinese, Japanese, and/or Spanish. Deliver course content through both face-to-face and online teaching modalities.
Adjunct Hiring Pool - World Languages & Cultures: Chinese, Japanese, Spanish
1,080.00 - 1,300.00 per credit hour
Target hire date: 8/17/2026
UNC’s Career Hub This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2026 - Summer 2027. This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2027, must reapply at that time.
Temporary, part-time adjunct faculty in the Department of World Languages & Cultures. Face-to-face and online teaching opportunities may be available in Chinese, Japanese, and/or Spanish. Apply to this hiring pool to be considered for opportunities that may come available.
Native or near-native proficiency in the target language. And At least one of the following criteria: An MA in a related field; Substantial (minimum 18 credits) graduate-level academic coursework in the relevant national language/literary tradition; Graduate-level academic coursework in the theories and methodologies of language acquisition, or other significant training/experience in the same; A record of substantial research and professional activity relevant to the target language/literature, including the theories and methodologies of language acquisition.
Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the one in which the candidate wishes to teach. Past record of successful college-level teaching experience in the discipline of employment. For online teaching, one or more semesters’ worth of online teaching experience. Experience using the Canvas platform and with courses that have received Quality Matters approval is advantageous.
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position. About UNC The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
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Requires native or near-native proficiency in the target language and a postgraduate degree or significant graduate-level coursework in the relevant field. A doctorate and prior college-level teaching experience are preferred.
Market context
In Colorado, adjunct hiring pools for world languages often reflect steady demand at colleges and universities that need instructors for Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish courses. These roles are competitive because schools typically look for native or near-native proficiency, graduate-level preparation, and prior college teaching experience, with a doctorate preferred. If you are applying, tailor your materials to show language fluency, teaching range, and any college-level classroom experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster.
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