Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - GEORGIAN (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 Georgian language or literature courses. The instructor will provide supplemental instruction and guidance to students, prepare a course syllabus and course materials in BYU Learning Suite, grade Georgian Challenge Exams administered during the semester taught, and participate in instructor training and professional development. The role requires relocation to and/or residence in Utah for the duration of employment. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions and comply with its Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree by the January 4, 2027 start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in Georgian to teach foundation and upper-division courses; evidence of proficiency may be required for non-native speakers.
• Sufficient English proficiency to teach Georgian 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's Learning Suite.
• Relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.
• 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.
• All employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Nice To Haves

• Academic degree in Georgian and/or linguistics.
• Successful experience teaching Georgian to speakers of other languages.
• Adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory and language-teaching pedagogy to develop curriculum materials and plan lesson activities for languages where commercially published textbooks and instructional materials are seldom available.
• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and testing procedures needed 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 Georgian 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 Georgian 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 training and in-service training in January 2027.
• Abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions.

What This Job Offers

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