Adjunct Teaching - Spanish & Portuguese - PORT 300 Levels

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The candidate may be asked to teach for BYU, BYU Online, or BYU Continuing Education, including the BYU Salt Lake Center. The successful candidate will teach 1 to 3 third-year undergraduate Portuguese courses (PORT 321, 322, 341, 345, 351, 355) that balance an emphasis on the Portuguese language with its related literatures and cultures. This position requires the adjunct faculty member to hold office hours to meet with students and to be available via email to communicate with students, faculty, and office staff. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, attending meetings and trainings with the coordinator of third-year instruction, participating in professional development, and any other important events that require the assistance of the adjunct instructor. Participation in the annual Foreign Language Fair is required.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Portuguese Linguistics, Literature, Pedagogy, or a related field (completed by start date).
• Professional experience in teaching Portuguese.
• Near-native fluency in written and spoken Portuguese.
• Relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend (if a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
• Abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
• Commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the university level.
• Familiarity/skill with online teaching and/or technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1 to 3 third-year undergraduate Portuguese courses (PORT 321, 322, 341, 345, 351, 355) balancing language, literature, and culture.
• Hold office hours to meet with students.
• Be available via email to communicate with students, faculty, and office staff.
• Attend meetings and trainings with the coordinator of third-year instruction.
• Participate in professional development.
• Assist in other important events requiring adjunct instructor assistance.
• Participate in the annual Foreign Language Fair.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees