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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University’s Center for Language Studies seeks an adjunct instructor to teach one or more undergraduate Amharic language courses as assigned. The position includes providing supplemental instruction and guidance to students, preparing course materials and a syllabus, and grading Amharic Challenge Exams completed during the semester taught. The instructor will participate in professional development and January 2027 in-service training, and must respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.

The successful candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree by the January 4, 2027 start date and have sufficient Amharic proficiency to teach foundation and upper-division courses, as well as sufficient English proficiency to teach and support English-speaking students and communicate professionally. The position requires willingness to pursue additional training in language pedagogy and working proficiency with computer software and internet applications, including the ability to learn and use learning management systems such as BYU Learning Suite. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address alignment with BYU’s mission and, depending on the applicant’s Church membership, the specified expectations regarding faith, the restored gospel, and the AIMS of a BYU education. Employees must 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 be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree by the January 4, 2027 start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in Amharic to teach foundation and upper-division courses; evidence of proficiency may be required for non-native speakers.
• Sufficient English proficiency to teach Amharic 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 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 be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

• Academic degree in Amharic and/or linguistics.
• Successful experience teaching Amharic to speakers of other languages.
• Adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory and language-teaching pedagogy, including developing curriculum materials and planning lessons in languages with few commercially published instructional resources.
• 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 in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Amharic 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.
• Grade Amharic 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