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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University's Center for Language Studies is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach one or more undergraduate Afrikaans language courses as assigned. The instructor will provide supplemental instruction and guidance to students individually or in small groups, prepare course materials and a syllabus in BYU Learning Suite, participate in professional development, and attend in-service training in January 2027. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Applicants must provide an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. Candidates who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should address how they would support BYU's religious mission; nonmembers should describe their understanding of and commitment to BYU's Mission and AIMS. New employees who are members of the Church must be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by the University's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the University's academic and religious missions. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, earned by the start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in Afrikaans to teach foundation and upper-division courses; evidence of proficiency may be required for non-native speakers.
• Sufficient English proficiency to teach Afrikaans effectively to English-speaking students, counsel and motivate students, benefit from professional development workshops, and communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, students, and people outside the University.
• Willingness to receive additional training and professional development in language pedagogy.
• Working proficiency with computer-based software, including Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Ability to learn and successfully use Learning Management Systems, such as BYU's Learning Suite.
• Relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Abide by the University's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Academic degree in Afrikaans and/or linguistics.
• Successful experience teaching Afrikaans to speakers of other languages.
• Adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory and language-teaching pedagogy to develop curriculum materials and plan lesson activities, particularly where commercially published textbooks and instructional materials are seldom available.
• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and testing procedures needed to prepare and administer language tests and assign grades accurately and fairly.
• Membership in good standing in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; preference is given to qualified candidates who are members.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Afrikaans language courses as assigned by the Center for Language Studies.
• Meet with students individually or in small groups to provide supplemental instruction and guidance on course content.
• Participate in professional development 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 January 2027.

What This Job Offers

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