Applications for open instructor positions will be posted on the Jobs at UW portal (jobs.wisc.edu) and announced here and via the WISLI newsletter and social media.
Visit the links to the right to learn more about the application process and teaching at a specific summer language institute.
Prospective instructors must submit a complete application through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered for employment.
What does intensive language instruction look like at WISLI?
Below is a general overview of our programs and our approach to teaching. If you have any questions or would additional information, please contact Dr. Felecia Lucht, the Language Program Office (LPO) Academic Director.
Approach to Teaching. WISLI courses are proficiency-based with the primary goal of developing learners’ language abilities and knowledge to navigate a wide range of real-world situations. Co-curricular programming and activities provide additional language practice and cultural learning opportunities. Working with our campus partners, WISLI employs inclusive teaching strategies and student-centered practices.
Creating Community. In both in-person and online learning environments, WISLI provides opportunities for networking with classmates and colleagues.
Instructor Preparation and Pedagogy Professional Development: Prior to each summer term, summer language instructors participate in a week-long pre-service orientation. During this week instructors work with teaching tools and share best practices for intensive language teaching, work with campus partners on strategies for supporting students and creating inclusive classroom environments, and have the opportunity to participate in pedagogy workshops on current topics in language education. There are also additional workshop opportunities offered in the summer to help support instructors professional development.
Schedule: All classes (in-person and online) meet synchronously for 4 hours day, Monday-Friday (The only exception is the Intensive Summer Multilanguage Institute (MULTI) which is designed differently to meet the needs of learners who are unable to find a traditional language class to suit their needs.) 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
Learning Management System: WISLI courses use the learner-centered Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) for managing course content.