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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching undergraduate Malay language courses at the Center for Language Studies. The role requires providing supplemental instruction, developing course materials, and managing the course on the BYU Learning Suite platform. The instructor will also be expected to attend training and professional development sessions related to language pedagogy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree. Must have required degree by start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in the target language (Malay) to teach foundation and upper-division courses.
• Sufficient proficiency in English to teach the target language effectively to English-speaking students.
• Ability to counsel and motivate students regarding language learning.
• Ability to communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, students, and people outside the University.
• Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Successful experience teaching the target language to speakers of other languages.
• An adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory, and language-teaching pedagogy to develop curriculum materials and to plan lesson activities in languages where commercially published textbooks and instructional materials are seldom available.
• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and the testing procedures needed to prepare and administer language tests and assign grades accurately and fairly.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Malay 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.
• 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.
• Willingness to receive additional training and professional development in the field of language pedagogy.
• Attend in-service training in AUG/SEP 2026.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level