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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University’s Center for Language Studies is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach one or more undergraduate Croatian/Serbian language courses as assigned. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. The position begins January 4, 2027, and includes new instructor and in-service training in January 2027.

The instructor will provide supplemental instruction and guidance to students individually or in small groups, prepare a course syllabus and course materials in BYU Learning Suite, and grade Croatian/Serbian Challenge Exams completed during the semester taught. The instructor is expected to participate in professional development, respond to recommendations for improvement, and communicate promptly and professionally with the Center for Language Studies.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree by the start date and sufficient Croatian/Serbian and English proficiency for the teaching and communication duties. Applications should include an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement addressing BYU’s mission and AIMS of a BYU Education, with instructions varying according to whether the applicant is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Employees must abide by BYU’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. 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 by the January 4, 2027 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 effectively, counsel and motivate students, benefit from 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.
• Abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
• If a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 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 to develop curriculum materials and plan lessons where commercially published textbooks and instructional materials are seldom available.
• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and testing procedures for preparing and administering language tests and assigning grades accurately and fairly.
• Membership in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is preferred among qualified candidates.

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 the BYU Learning Suite platform.
• Grade 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