Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - CROATIAN/SERBIAN (Evening Classes)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University’s Center for Language Studies is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach one or more undergraduate Croatian/Serbian language courses as assigned. The position requires sufficient proficiency in Croatian/Serbian to teach foundation and upper-division courses, as well as English proficiency to teach and support English-speaking students and communicate professionally. The instructor will provide supplemental instruction, prepare course materials, participate in training and professional development, and grade Croatian/Serbian Challenge Exams completed during the semester taught.

The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. New instructors must attend training and in-service training in January 2027. The position starts January 4, 2027. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address the applicant’s relationship to BYU’s mission, with instructions varying based on membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees must abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, earned by the start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in Croatian/Serbian to teach foundation and upper-division courses; evidence of proficiency may be required for non-native speakers.
• Sufficient English proficiency to teach Croatian/Serbian 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.
• New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• Academic degree in Croatian/Serbian and/or linguistics.
• Successful experience teaching Croatian/Serbian to speakers of other languages.
• Adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory and language-teaching pedagogy, including developing curriculum materials and planning lessons for languages with limited commercially published textbooks and instructional materials.
• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and testing procedures to prepare and administer language tests and assign grades accurately and fairly.
• Membership in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; preference is given to qualified candidates who meet this criterion.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Croatian/Serbian 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 BYU’s Learning Suite platform.
• Grade all Croatian/Serbian Challenge Exams completed during the semester taught.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend new instructor training and in-service training in January 2027.

What This Job Offers

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