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

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University invites applications for an Adjunct Teaching position in the Center for Language Studies to teach Azerbaijani in the Evening Classes. The successful candidate will deliver undergraduate Azerbaijani courses, develop syllabi, and support student learning in a flexible evening schedule.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, strong language proficiency in Azerbaijani, excellent English communication, and the ability to use Learning Management Systems such as BYU’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree. Must have the required degree by the start date.
• Sufficient proficiency in Azerbaijani to teach foundation and lower-division courses; non-native speakers may need evidence of proficiency.
• Sufficient proficiency in English to teach English-speaking students and counsel students.
• Willingness to participate in professional development and training in language pedagogy.
• Ability to use LMS and computer-based software for course delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Azerbaijani language courses as assigned.
• Meet with students one-on-one or in small groups for supplemental instruction.
• Participate in professional development workshops and respond to recommendations.
• Write a course syllabus and set up course materials on the BYU Learning Suite platform.
• Respond promptly to communications from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend new instructor training and in-service training toward winter break.

Skills

Azerbaijani language teaching

Language proficiency

English proficiency

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Microsoft Office

BYU Learning Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

BYU Learning Suite

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - AZERBAIJANI (Evening Classes)

Close Date: November 15, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Required Degree

Bachelor’s Degree. Must have the required degree by the start date.

Experience

Required:

• Sufficient proficiency in the target language to teach foundation and lower-division courses. NOTE: Evidence of proficiency for non-native speakers of the target language may be required.
• Sufficient proficiency in English to:
• Teach the target language effectively to English-speaking students.
• Counsel and motivate students regarding language learning.
• Benefit from professional development workshops.
• Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, students and people outside the University.
• Willingness to receive additional training and professional development in the field of language pedagogy.
• Working proficiency in computer-based software, including Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Ability to learn and successfully use Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as BYU’s Learning Suite.

Preferred

• Academic degree in the target language and/or linguistics.
• Successful experience teaching the target language to speakers of other languages.
• An adequate understanding of Second Language Education theory, and language-teaching pedagogy to develop curriculum materials and to plan lesson activities in languages where commercially published textbooks and instructional materials are seldom available.
• Knowledge of language-proficiency assessment criteria and the testing procedures needed to prepare and administer language tests and assign grades accurately and fairly.

Duties/Expectations

• Teach one or more undergraduate Azerbaijani language courses as assigned by the Center for Language Studies.
• Meet with students one-on-one or in small groups to provide supplemental instruction and guidance on course content.
• Participate in professional development training workshops and respond to recommendations for improvement.
• Write a course syllabus and set up course materials on the BYU Learning Suite platform.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend new instructor training and in-service training towards the end of December/beginning of January, before classes begin

_ This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment. _

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to 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, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.