Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - AMHARIC (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 Amharic language courses as assigned. The successful candidate will meet individually or in small groups with students to provide supplemental instruction and guidance, prepare a course syllabus and materials in BYU Learning Suite, and grade Amharic Challenge Exams completed during the semester they teach. The role includes participating in professional development and in-service training, responding to recommendations for improvement, and communicating promptly and professionally with the Center for Language Studies. The position requires the successful candidate to relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. In-service training takes place in January 2027.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree by the start date.
• Have sufficient proficiency in Amharic to teach foundation and upper-division courses; evidence of proficiency may be required for non-native speakers.
• Have 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.
• Be willing to receive additional training and professional development in language pedagogy.
• Have working proficiency with computer-based software, including Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Be able to learn and successfully use Learning Management Systems, such as BYU's 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.
• 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 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 for languages with few commercially published textbooks and instructional materials.
• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and testing procedures needed 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 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 the BYU Learning Suite platform.
• Grade all 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