Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes

"Beyond Words: WISLI’s Unique Approach to Language Instruction"

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Teaching at WISLI

All job postings to teach at WISLI are posted to the Jobs at UW portal (jobs.wisc.edu). Prospective instructors must submit a complete application through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered for employment.

The application cycle to teach at WISLI 2025 has closed.

What does intensive language instruction look like at WISLI?

If you have questions or would additional information, please contact Dr. Felecia Lucht, the Language Program Office (LPO) Academic Director.

Student-centered, proficiency-oriented courses. Our small class sizes are proficiency-driven with the primary goal of developing learners’ language abilities and knowledge to navigate a wide range of real-world situations. Co-curricular programming provide additional language practice and cultural learning opportunities. Working with campus partners, WISLI employs effective teaching strategies and student-centered practices.

Instructor Community and Professional Development. In both in-person and online learning environments, WISLI provides opportunities for networking with classmates and colleagues. Prior to each summer term, language instructors participate in a week-long pre-service orientation where they work with teaching tools and share best practices for intensive language teaching. They work with campus partners on strategies for supporting students and creating dynamic classroom environments. In addition, instructors participate in pedagogy workshops on current topics in language education during this week and throughout the summer.

Schedule. All classes (in-person and online) meet synchronously for 4 hours day, Monday-Friday. The 2025 course schedule is 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CST), with an hour break from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The only exception is the Intensive Summer Multilanguage Institute (MULTI), which is designed to meet the needs of learners who are unable to find a traditional language class. All classes take place during UW-Madison’s 8-week summer term. Below are the current and future summer term dates.

  • Summer 2025:  June 16-August 8, 2025
  • Summer 2026: June 15-August 7, 2026
  • Summer 2027: June 14-August 6, 2027
  • Summer 2028: June 19-August 11, 2028
  • Summer 2029: June 18-August 10, 2029