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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University’s Center for Language Studies is hiring an adjunct instructor to teach one or more undergraduate Danish language or literature courses. The successful candidate must relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. The position begins January 4, 2027, and requires a bachelor’s degree by the start date.

The instructor will provide course instruction and supplemental guidance to students, prepare course materials and a syllabus, use BYU Learning Suite, and participate in instructor training and professional development. The role also includes grading Danish Challenge Exams completed during the semester taught and communicating promptly and professionally with the Center for Language Studies.

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. Employees are required to 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree by the start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in Danish to teach foundation and upper-division courses; non-native speakers may be required to provide evidence of proficiency.
• Sufficient English proficiency to teach Danish 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 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.
• 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 Danish and/or linguistics.
• Successful experience teaching Danish to speakers of other languages.
• Adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory and language-teaching pedagogy to develop curriculum materials and plan lesson activities, particularly 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 Danish 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 Danish Challenge Exams completed during the same semester taught.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend new instructor and in-service training toward the end of December or beginning of January, before classes begin.

What This Job Offers

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