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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

5d • 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 as assigned. The instructor will provide supplemental instruction and guidance to students, develop course materials and a syllabus, set up materials on BYU Learning Suite, and grade Danish Challenge Exams completed during the semester taught.

The successful candidate must relocate to or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. The position begins January 4, 2027. New instructors must attend training and in-service training in late December or early January before classes begin, and must participate in professional development and respond to recommendations for improvement.

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page Mission Alignment Statement. The statement should address commitment to BYU’s mission and, depending on the applicant’s religious affiliation, the specified expectations concerning the university’s religious mission. 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 January 4, 2027 start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in Danish to teach foundation and upper-division courses; evidence of proficiency may be required for non-native speakers.
• Sufficient English proficiency to teach Danish effectively to English-speaking students, counsel and motivate students regarding language learning, 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 are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.
• 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.

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 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 in good standing of the affiliated church.

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 in late December or early January before classes begin.

What This Job Offers

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