Adjunct Instructor - Portuguese

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor to teach Portuguese within the Languages and Cultures Department. The successful candidate will design and deliver courses aligned with syllabi and assess student learning using established methods.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in the subject or a bachelor’s with two years of teaching or related experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the subject or a Bachelor's degree plus two years of teaching or closely related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach Portuguese courses.
• Plan, prepare, and follow an approved course of study with measurable objectives.
• Prepare syllabi, exams, mock-ups, and instructional materials.
• Instruct and supervise individuals and groups in classrooms and labs.
• Evaluate instruction and learning using appropriate tests.
• Maintain a student-oriented approach to education.
• Coordinate with counselors and department staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, performance and outcomes.

Skills

Portuguese language instruction

Course design

Assessment methods

Education

Master's degree in Portuguese or related field

Job description

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Adjunct/Overload Teaching

Job Number

FY2706739

VP Academic Affairs

Department

Languages and Cultures

10/20/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2027 11:59 PM Mountain

1-855-524-5627

**This position is posted on a continuous recruitment basis. This means that applications are accepted even though there may not be a position currently available.

Utah Valley University seeks adjunct applicants to teach Portuguese in the Department of Languages.

Summary of Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform some or all of the following duties:

• Design and teach courses in Portuguese.
• Plans, prepares, and follows an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individual and groups in classrooms and laboratories through using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Recommends students for advancement and graduation.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Coordinates cooperative work experience programs and students as assigned.
• Assists counselors, department chairperson and or program coordinator, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Thoroughly familiar with the academic freedom and professional responsibility statement and adheres to these policies.
• Maintains desirable and safe laboratory and classroom conditions.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in the subject matter OR a bachelor's and two (2) teaching or closely related professional experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development and evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study.
• Thorough knowledge of counseling and advising techniques.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Ability to apply effectively general principles to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.