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

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • 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 as assigned. The instructor will provide supplemental instruction and guidance, prepare course materials, assess student work, and participate in training and professional development. The successful candidate must relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment. The position starts January 4, 2027, and requires a bachelor’s degree by that date.

Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a one-page mission alignment statement. The statement should address alignment with BYU’s mission, with different guidance provided for members and nonmembers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. New employees who are members of the Church 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. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the affiliated church’s principles and doctrines.

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.
• Submit an updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and mission alignment statement with the application.
• All 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.
• Support and contribute to the university’s academic and religious missions within the context of the affiliated church’s principles and doctrines.

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, 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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