Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - American Sign Language (ASL) (Evening School)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching one or more undergraduate ASL courses as assigned by the Center for Language Studies. The role includes providing supplemental instruction and guidance to students, participating in professional development, creating course materials, and responding professionally to communications. The position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree. Must have required degree by start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in ASL to teach foundation and upper-division courses.
• Evidence of proficiency for non-native signers of ASL may be required.
• Sufficient proficiency in ASL to teach ASL effectively to English-speaking students.
• Sufficient proficiency in ASL to counsel and motivate students regarding ASL learning.
• Sufficient proficiency in ASL to benefit from professional development workshops.
• Sufficient proficiency in ASL to communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, students and people outside the University through writing and use of an ASL interpreter.
• Willingness to receive additional training and professional development in the field of ASL and language-learning pedagogy.
• Working proficiency in computer-based software, including Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Ability to learn and successfully use Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as BYU's Learning Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Academic degree in Deaf Studies, ASL, linguistics, and/or related.
• Successful experience teaching the ASL to speakers of English.
• Knowledge of ASL-proficiency assessment criteria and the testing procedures needed to prepare and administer ASL tests and assign grades accurately and fairly.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate ASL courses as assigned by the Center for Language Studies.
• Meet with students one-on-one or in small groups to provide supplemental instruction and guidance on course content.
• Participate in professional development training workshops and respond to recommendations for improvement.
• Write a course syllabus and set up course materials on the BYU Learning Suite platform.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend in-service training in AUG/SEP 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level