Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - Mandarin Chinese

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching one or more graduate student debate and rhetoric Mandarin Chinese language courses as assigned by the Center for Language Studies. The role requires meeting with students one-on-one or in small groups to provide supplemental instruction and guidance. The instructor will also participate in professional development training, respond to recommendations for improvement, write a course syllabus, and set up course materials on the BYU Learning Suite platform. Prompt and professional communication with the Center for Language Studies is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (must have by start date).
Sufficient proficiency in Mandarin Chinese to teach upper-division courses.
Sufficient proficiency in English to teach the target language effectively to English-speaking students.
Sufficient proficiency in English to counsel and motivate students regarding language learning.
Willingness to benefit from professional development workshops.
Willingness to receive additional training and professional development in the field of 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.
Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Academic degree in the target language and/or linguistics.
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.
Evidence of proficiency for non-native speakers of the target language may be required.

Responsibilities

Teach one or more graduate student debate and rhetoric Mandarin Chinese 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.
Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.