Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - ICELANDIC (Evening School)

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching undergraduate Icelandic language courses at the Center for Language Studies. The role requires sufficient proficiency in Icelandic to teach foundational and upper-division courses, as well as proficiency in English for effective teaching, student counseling, professional communication, and benefiting from professional development. The instructor will be responsible for creating course syllabi, setting up materials on the BYU Learning Suite platform, grading exams, and providing supplemental instruction to students. The position also includes participation in professional development training and attending in-service training. This role requires relocation and/or residence in Utah for the duration of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (must be obtained by start date).
Sufficient proficiency in the target language (Icelandic) to teach foundation and upper-division courses.
Sufficient proficiency in English to teach effectively, counsel students, benefit from professional development, and communicate professionally.
Willingness to receive additional training and professional development in language 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 the target language and/or linguistics.
Successful experience teaching the target language to speakers of other languages.
Adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory and language-teaching pedagogy to develop curriculum materials and plan lesson activities.
Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

Teach one or more undergraduate Icelandic language 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.
Grade all Icelandic Challenge Exams completed during same semester taught.
Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
Attend in-service training in January 2027.