Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - AZERBAIJANI (Evening Classes)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University’s Center for Language Studies is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach one or more undergraduate Azerbaijani language courses as assigned. The instructor will provide supplemental instruction and guidance to students, develop course materials, and manage course content through BYU Learning Suite. The position requires relocation to and/or residence in Utah throughout employment. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions, abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards, and attend instructor training before classes begin. The start date is January 4, 2027. Applications are due by November 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, earned by the start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in Azerbaijani to teach foundation and lower-division courses; evidence of proficiency may be required for non-native speakers.
• Sufficient English proficiency to teach Azerbaijani 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Academic degree in Azerbaijani and/or linguistics.
• Successful experience teaching Azerbaijani 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 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 Azerbaijani 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 Learning Suite.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend new instructor training and in-service training toward the end of December or beginning of January, before classes begin.
• Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university.

What This Job Offers

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