Weber State University
Bilingual Course Developer
Canvas
LMS
Edtech.com's Summary
Weber State University is hiring a Bilingual Course Developer to lead the adaptation and translation of college course curriculum into Spanish for the Building Puentes initiative. This role requires collaboration with faculty, instructional designers, and stakeholders to maintain academic rigor and program consistency, working from established English-language course templates and coordinating resources to deliver fully online, asynchronous Spanish courses.
Highlights
- Adapt and translate English-language course templates into Spanish for online college courses.
- Coordinate resource sourcing and collaborate with faculty consultants, instructional designers, and departmental stakeholders.
- Work on a per-course contract basis with incremental payment upon completion of milestones.
- Focus fields currently include Early Childhood Education and Construction Management.
- Requires native or near-native Spanish proficiency, bachelor’s degree, familiarity with LMS platforms like Canvas, and strong organizational skills.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, college-level course development experience, instructional design background, and experience with Spanish-dominant student populations.
- Excellent written communication skills in both Spanish and English are necessary.
- Requires ability to work collaboratively in a structured team environment.
- Background check is required.
- Role may also double as Course Instructor, though these positions can be separate.
Bilingual Course Developer Full Description
Bilingual Course Developer
Posting Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title | Bilingual Course Developer
Requisition Number | A00162P
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Course Developer plays a central role in the Building Puentes (BP) initiative, which delivers fully online, asynchronous college courses in Spanish. Working from proven English-language course templates, the Course Developer leads the adaptation and translation of curriculum into Spanish, coordinates resource sourcing, and collaborates closely with faculty consultants, instructional designers, and departmental stakeholders to ensure academic rigor and programmatic consistency. This position is hired per course and paid incrementally upon successful completion of milestones.
Note: The Course Developer may also serve as the Course Instructor, though these are distinct roles that may be filled by different individuals.
Note: Building Puentes is currently looking for Course Developers for the following fields: Early Childhood Education and Construction Management.
Required Qualifications | Native or near-native Spanish proficiency (written and spoken), sufficient to develop and deliver college-level academic content in Spanish. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, language studies, the subject area of the course being developed, or a closely related discipline). Familiarity with online learning environments and asynchronous course delivery platforms (e.g., Canvas or equivalent LMS). Ability to work collaboratively within a structured team environment, including faculty, instructional designers, and program administrators. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet development timelines and milestones. Excellent written communication skills in both Spanish and English.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, including education, instructional design, linguistics, or the subject discipline of the course. Prior experience teaching or developing college-level courses in Spanish. Experience working with multilingual, native language, or Spanish-dominant student populations in higher education. Background in instructional design principles, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), student engagement strategies, or online pedagogy. Experience collaborating with faculty subject-matter experts or serving in a curriculum coordination role. Knowledge of or experience with the specific content area of the course(s) being developed. Bilingual professional experience in academic or educational settings.
Background Check? | Yes
Requisition Number | A00162P
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Course Developer plays a central role in the Building Puentes (BP) initiative, which delivers fully online, asynchronous college courses in Spanish. Working from proven English-language course templates, the Course Developer leads the adaptation and translation of curriculum into Spanish, coordinates resource sourcing, and collaborates closely with faculty consultants, instructional designers, and departmental stakeholders to ensure academic rigor and programmatic consistency. This position is hired per course and paid incrementally upon successful completion of milestones.
Note: The Course Developer may also serve as the Course Instructor, though these are distinct roles that may be filled by different individuals.
Note: Building Puentes is currently looking for Course Developers for the following fields: Early Childhood Education and Construction Management.
Required Qualifications | Native or near-native Spanish proficiency (written and spoken), sufficient to develop and deliver college-level academic content in Spanish. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, language studies, the subject area of the course being developed, or a closely related discipline). Familiarity with online learning environments and asynchronous course delivery platforms (e.g., Canvas or equivalent LMS). Ability to work collaboratively within a structured team environment, including faculty, instructional designers, and program administrators. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet development timelines and milestones. Excellent written communication skills in both Spanish and English.
Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field, including education, instructional design, linguistics, or the subject discipline of the course. Prior experience teaching or developing college-level courses in Spanish. Experience working with multilingual, native language, or Spanish-dominant student populations in higher education. Background in instructional design principles, including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), student engagement strategies, or online pedagogy. Experience collaborating with faculty subject-matter experts or serving in a curriculum coordination role. Knowledge of or experience with the specific content area of the course(s) being developed. Bilingual professional experience in academic or educational settings.
Background Check? | Yes
Posting Detail Information
Open Date | 05/12/2026
Close Date | 06/12/2026
Open Until Filled |
Notes to Applicant | If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
Close Date | 06/12/2026
Open Until Filled |
Notes to Applicant | If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position | Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position | Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
Physical Requirements of this position | Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. | Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. | None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- List of References with Contact Info
3848 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, Utah 84408
(801) 626-6000
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