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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University’s Center for Language Studies is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach one or more undergraduate Armenian language or literature courses as assigned. The instructor will provide supplemental instruction and guidance to students, prepare course materials and a syllabus in BYU Learning Suite, and grade Armenian Challenge Exams completed during the semester taught. The role includes participating in professional development and January 2027 in-service training, responding to communications and assignments, and incorporating recommendations for improvement.

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. Employees are required to abide by BYU’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree by the job start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in Armenian to teach foundation and upper-division courses; evidence of proficiency may be required for non-native speakers.
• Sufficient English proficiency to teach Armenian effectively to English-speaking students, counsel and motivate students, participate in professional development, 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 Learning Suite.
• Relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and mission alignment statement with the application.
• Abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Academic degree in Armenian and/or linguistics.
• Successful experience teaching Armenian 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 few commercially published textbooks or instructional materials.
• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and testing procedures to prepare and administer language tests and assign grades accurately and fairly.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Armenian language or literature 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 Learning Suite.
• Grade all Armenian Challenge Exams completed during the same semester taught.
• 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