Adjunct Teaching - Spanish & Portuguese - Spanish 300 Level Courses

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham Young University invites applications for an adjunct teaching position in Spanish & Portuguese at the 300 level. The role focuses on teaching 1 to 3 third-year undergraduate courses, balancing language instruction with related literatures and cultures.

The successful candidate will maintain office hours and respond to student inquiries via email. The position may involve BYU Online, Evening School, or the Salt Lake Center.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree completed by start date.
• Professional experience teaching Spanish with near-native fluency in written and spoken forms.
• Experience teaching at the university level preferred; familiarity with online teaching tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1 to 3 third-year undergraduate Spanish courses (SPAN 321, 322, SWGL).
• Hold office hours and be available via email to students, faculty, and staff.
• Attend coordinator meetings, participate in professional development, and assist with events as needed.
• Participate in the annual Foreign Language Fair.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Online teaching experience

University-level instruction

Education

Master's degree in Spanish or related field

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching - Spanish & Portuguese - Spanish 300 Level Courses

Posting End Date: November 2, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 4, 2027

Required Degree:

Master’s Degree in Spanish Literature, Language, Culture, Pedagogy, or related field. The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:

Professional experience in teaching Spanish and near-native fluency in written and spoken Spanish are required. Experience teaching at the university level is preferred, and familiarity/skill with online teaching and/or technology is a plus.

Duties/Expectations:

The candidate may be asked to teach for BYU Online, Evening School, or the Salt Lake Center.

• The successful candidate will teach from 1 to 3 third-year undergraduate Spanish courses (generally SPAN 321, 322, SWGL—Spanish Writing and Grammar Lab) that balance emphasis on the Spanish language and its related literatures and cultures.
• This position requires the adjunct faculty member to hold office hours to meet with students and to be available via email to communicate with students, faculty, and office staff.
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, attending meetings and trainings with the coordinator of third-year instruction, participating in professional development, and any other important events that require the assistance of the adjunct instructor.
• Participation in the annual Foreign Language Fair is required.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

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

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

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.