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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Brigham Young University's Center for Language Studies seeks an adjunct instructor to teach one or more undergraduate Azerbaijani language courses. The successful candidate must hold a bachelor's degree by the January 4, 2027 start date and relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. The role includes teaching foundation and lower-division language courses, supporting students through individual or small-group instruction, preparing course materials, and participating in required training and professional development.

The instructor will prepare a course syllabus and set up materials in BYU Learning Suite, respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments, and attend new-instructor and in-service training in late December or early January before classes begin. Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. Employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards; 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 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; 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.
• 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.
• 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 Azerbaijani and/or linguistics.
• Successful experience teaching Azerbaijani to speakers of other languages.
• Adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory and language-teaching pedagogy for developing curriculum materials and planning 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.
• Membership in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; preference is given to qualified candidates who are members.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Azerbaijani language courses 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 in late December or early January before classes begin.

What This Job Offers

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