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

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching undergraduate Navajo language courses at the Center for Language Studies. The role requires proficiency in the target language (Navajo) and English, the ability to counsel and motivate students, and a willingness to engage in professional development. The instructor will be responsible for developing course materials, setting up courses on the BYU Learning Suite platform, and providing supplemental instruction to students. The position begins in Fall Semester 2026, with in-service training in August/September 2026. This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (must be obtained by start date).
Sufficient proficiency in the target language (Navajo) to teach foundation and lower-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.
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.

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 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.

Responsibilities

Teach one or more undergraduate Navajo 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.
Attend in-service training in AUG/SEP 2026.