Adjunct Teaching - Spanish & Portuguese - SPAN 321 & 322

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • 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 from 1 to 3 third-year undergraduate Spanish courses (SPAN 321, 322, SWGL—Spanish Writing and Grammar Lab) that balance emphasis on Spanish language and 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. This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Requirements

• MA in Spanish Literature, Language, Culture, Pedagogy, Education, or related field.
• At least one degree (BA, MA, PhD) must be related to Spanish.
• Foreign degrees accepted.
• The required degree must be completed by the start date.
• Near-native fluency in written and spoken Spanish is required.
• Relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching Spanish at the university level is preferred.
• Familiarity/skill with online teaching and/or technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach from 1 to 3 third-year undergraduate Spanish courses (SPAN 321, 322, SWGL—Spanish Writing and Grammar Lab) that balance emphasis on Spanish language and its related literatures and cultures.
• 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.
• Participate in any other important events that require the assistance of the adjunct instructor.
• Participate in the annual Foreign Language Fair.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level