Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - ICELANDIC (Evening School)

Brigham Young University (BYU); Provo (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Utah invites applications for an Adjunct Teaching position in Icelandic (Evening School) beginning January 4, 2027. You will teach Icelandic language courses to undergraduates, meet with students for guidance, and participate in professional development.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and strong language proficiency, with ability to use BYU Learning Suite and Microsoft Office. The role emphasizes student motivation and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Sufficient proficiency in the target language to teach foundation and upper-division courses.
• 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 in language pedagogy.
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Ability to learn and use Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as BYU's Learning Suite.

Responsibilities

• Teach one or more undergraduate Icelandic 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.
• Grade all Icelandic Challenge Exams completed during same semester taught.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend in-service training in January 2027.
• Teaching responsibilities begin winter semester 2027, January 4, 2027.

Skills

Language proficiency

English proficiency

Student coaching

Professional development

Professional communication

Computer literacy

LMS usage

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

BYU Learning Suite

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Center for Language Studies - ICELANDIC (Evening School)

Close Date: October 23, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Required Degree:

Bachelor's Degree. Must have required degree by start date.

Experience

Required

• Sufficient proficiency in the target language to teach foundation and upper-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 Icelandic 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.
• Grade all Icelandic Challenge Exams completed during same semester taught.
• Respond promptly and professionally to communications and assignments from the Center for Language Studies.
• Attend in-service training in January 2027.
• Teaching responsibilities begin winter semester 2027, January 4, 2027.

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.