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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

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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 successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree by the January 4, 2027 start date, sufficient Armenian proficiency to teach foundation and upper-division courses, and sufficient English proficiency for instruction and professional communication. Evidence of proficiency may be required for non-native speakers of Armenian.

The instructor will provide supplemental instruction and guidance to students individually or in small groups, prepare a syllabus and course materials in BYU Learning Suite, grade Armenian Challenge Exams completed during the semester taught, and participate in professional development and January 2027 in-service training. The position requires relocation to and/or residence in Utah for the duration of employment. 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 hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church.

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, 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.
• Successful candidates must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• 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 hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

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 lesson activities 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 in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; preference is given to qualified candidates who are members.

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 the BYU Learning Suite platform.
• 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